My “Forest Diaries” arrived safely to the Arc Gallery in San Francisco and we had a great opening for the 12th Annual invitational FourSquared exhibition. Curated by Michael Yochum, FourSquared is a unique exploration of the works of sixteen Bay Area artists. Each of the artists has produced sixteen small works, presented in sixteen clusters giving the audience the experience of sixteen micro solo exhibitions. With over 300 people attending the opening, there was a line out the door as if for a hot nightclub–it was great to see everyone! If you are not in the Bay area, here is the catalog.

If you would like to hear us talk about our works, register in advance for zoom artist talks: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-irpjstGtGMWH8_A0jdeNK9lYF-dtYU

Exhibition runs: August 28 – October 9, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 28, 7-9pm
Arc Gallery, 11246 Folsom St, San Francisco

In September, two of my sculptures are in the show Honoring, an Attleboro Arts Museum Invitational Exhibition Inspired by Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise poem.

I dedicated both of my sculptures to the nurses. “How much can you take?” draws on the idea of bodily knowledge of how to heal oneself. The pockets surrounding the figure hold many different kinds of knowledge and experiences which nurses accumulate over time. The figure holds the pearl of wisdom–good caregivers see the unique individual in each patient and know how to inspire them to heal themselves.

Exhibition runs: September 18 – September 25, 2021
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 18, 2-4pm
Admission and parking are free.

Kindly RSVP by Friday, September 17:
office@attleboroartsmuseum.org or 508.222.2644 x10.

 

How Much Can You Take?
stoneware, stains, glazes, glass, 12x9x9 inches

 

Another piece has found a new home in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was shown for less than a month at the Seacoast Artist Association gallery. I am happy to see my work being appreciated here.

 

Once Upon a Time in Rye
stoneware, stains, glazes, china paint, 12x13x14 inches

I am enjoying our lush forest environment on the East Coast and spending a lot of time learning about new plants and mushrooms. The palette of my new work is slowly developing into more greens and earthy colors and new shapes appear as I spend more time foraging in the forest. We live in a perfect place for introspection.

Wishing you inner peace and creativity!