Artist Statement
Creating art is human nature. To deny ourselves that would be to not only cheat the world from experiencing what is inside of us, but also we would be cheating our soul from a very natural form of self-expression. I use fibers and textiles the way a painter uses a canvas and paint. I find the texture of fabrics adds a layer of depth and beauty to my ideas as work with them. I not only combine the traditional aspects of quilting with my artwork, but also include glass beads, fibers, dyes and paints and so many more found objects so that each piece is not only a reflection of who I am, but also what my creation needs to be.
Exhibitions
- April 2006 - Soft Expressions, Anaheim
- August 2006 - Cannery Row Studios, Redondo Beach, CA
- November 9-12, 2006 - Greater Chicago quilt exhibition
Doing Small Things:
- March 2007 The Quilt Fest of New Jersey
- April 2007 Best of Valley Show, Tulare, CA
- June July 2007 The Loft Gallery, San Pedro, CA
Stretching Arts and Traditions:
- Time Challenge - Displayed at the Quilters Heritage Celebration 2007
- Journeys Challenge - Displayed at the Quilters Heritage Celebration 2006
- Poetic Challenge - Displayed at the Quilters Heritage Celebration 2004
- Myths and Legends - Displayed at the Quilters Heritage Celebration 2002
Hoffman Challenge - Acceptance into Traveling Exhibit, 2006-2007
Grab Bag Quilt Challenge Touring Exhibit, 2006-2007
- December 2006 Calico Cutters Quilt Guild West Chester, PA
- March April 2007 Sophia Wanamaker Gallery Costa Rican North American Cultural Center, La Sabana, San Jose, Costa Rica
- June 2007 Land of 1000 quilts, Minnesota Quilters, St. Paul, MN
- September 2007 Cumberland Valley Quilters Association, Franklin, TN
- October 2007 Quilts A Symphony of Color Siouxland Samplers Quilt Guild, Sioux City, IA
Fabled Fibers Challenge
- Rosenthal Gallery of Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC March, 2008
Sacred Threads 2 pieces June, 2007
Breaking Traditions, The American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan, 2007
Breaking Traditions, The American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan, 2008
Adding Fun
Altered Playing deck Challenge - 2004
Quilts Not War Challenge - 2003
Doing Small Things Challenge - 2006
Tiny Textiles Challenge 2006
Fabled Fibers - 2006
Yoni Challenge 2007
These exhibits are still currently being shown at QuiltArt.
Publication in the Long Island Business News, May 9, 2003 
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