ASSEMBLAGE

BECAUSE I Am Still Seeing RED

BECAUSE I Am Still Seeing RED is my series of mural and assemblage artwork. All of us feel the weight of everything going on in the world. This series represents the transformation from my work feeding off intimate interaction and visual stimulus from beyond my immediate world into a state of introspection and unease derived from losing the ability to observe and interact with the world. Most of all, the work is my way to show lessons learned and express deep gratitude to all of the creatives that came along when I felt anguished, scared, lonely, tired or just had a bad day. They kept me connected; gave me and a sense of belonging and ~ always hope.

Their inspired and artistic remedies that repaired me. Deeply value and treasure new and already beautiful and meaningful connections I have managed to build with people I care for and ~ to always hope.

I started the street mural ENOUGH AND NOTHING on March 14 but stopped work when Chicago lockdown was announced. I felt strongly about the work and needed to make it so I installed large boards in my garden.

Not Alone

Lucky and Loved

Enough and Nothing

Not Alone

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HIDDEN Messages

HIDDEN Messages Between the Lines are reflections about a girl growing up in our patriarchal/hierarchal system surviving by mastering the art of deception. When patriarchy slapped her in the face she expertly hid her pain in shame and silence. When hierarchy reared its ugly head she brilliantly played the role of teflon superwoman. But if you read between the lines you will find the strong willed self-identified woman fighting to choose herself remembering to live.

This series reflects the dark side of my story written in-between the lines and patterns. We must stand loud and united four-square against all suffering.

She has been through hell so believe me when I say fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles.

HIDDEN

Remember To Live 1111

Bearing Spirit

HIDDEN

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CONVERSATIONS With Pigeons

In the grit, grittier, grittiest city, day or night, you will find her having conversations with pigeons.

She carries them on her back ~ they come and go with messages ~ or they shout out loud from the rooftops. In dark glittering alleyways, you will find them gathered in circles, with cages on their backs, gathered to chant

of givingness and forgivingness.