To say I got inspired by Rome during my art residency in 2018 is an understatement. I treasure every moment of my month there, and the memories will definitely last for a lifetime! Every day, as I worked in the studio, my work was infused with the spirit of ancient Roman archetypes, Renaissance and Baroque museum masterpieces and local contemporary energy. Everything is so interconnected, layered and mixed in this ancient city. Living this deep in history, the boundary between the distant past and the commonplace daily life dissolves.

The collection of pieces I’ll be presenting is inspired by the antique history and mythology of Rome intertwined with everyday contemporary activities. A lion wanders around with someone who used to be Cybele in a bygone age, but now the lion has his freedom and no longer has to pull her carriage, while she tries on sunglasses and dreams of mediterranean excursions. Another pair, a poodle and a patrician, no longer interested in machiavellian schemes, now delight in taking selfies and showing off their power curls.  A Pegasus finally arrives to visit a poet who had been waiting for millenia to be reunited with his swiftly traveling brother.  The arc of the poet’s thoughts and dreams finally reached the Pegasus and provided a bridge to our world.

Join me for the artist talk and virtual studio visit on June 28th. Along with the fruits of my labor from Rome, I’ll be showing images of and telling stories about the masterpieces I was inspired by. Looking forward to sharing this amazing experience with you!

June 28th, 3-4pm PT

zoom link: https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/97954144431?pwd=aVNheFZIbGZncVY4ZVg0cGR3YXBPdz09

Colossus of Constantine in the Courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori

Pegasus Visit, stoneware, stains, 2018