Statement of Purpose  

I love the tension between the old and the new in my imagery. I am

constantly effected by my environment--the sea and the culture surrounding

me intersect with my interest in medieval art and history. 

I observe geometric patterns and create biomorphic worlds based on

my fascination with the images I see under the microscope, from natural

material I collect; from medieval paintings and from ancient scientific imagery.

I have been influenced by how ornamental imagery communicates

and represents a specific place in time, since within each decorative genre we

learn about a culture’s nature,  its religions and its myths as responses

to the environment from which they developed. 

My Calendar Spheres perfectly

reflect these interests. They are carefully crafted and carefully painted

to celebrate each month of the year. In making them I use designs based on

microscopic natural images, other natural designs and ancient ornamental

symbolism.