Artist Statement
My work explores the dichotomy of order and chaos in life and art. I am particularly interested in the methods we employ to overcome the struggle for balance in todays world. Utilizing various formats which evoke both structure and fragility, the primary focus of my work is process and the joy of working with materials. I use lines, marks, and fibers as a metaphor for the pathways in life; an ever changing direction. The marks appear chaotic tempered by the pale muted palette. The process of ritual and repetition instills a sense of security and harmony which brings order to the chaos for me as a maker. As a result, the work investigates environment, memories, experiences, and objectives. In creating these relationships of various mediums and formats one becomes aware of the individual variations that heighten our consciousness of the fragility and peerless characteristics that exist within a space. My intent is to engage the viewer with the materials as well as with the visual aesthetics.
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Education
2016 MFA, Visual Arts, Lesley University College of Art and Design, Cambridge, MA
2013 Graduate Studies, Plymouth State University, NH,
2007 BFA, Painting, Massachusetts College of Art, MA
Selected Exhibitions
2018 Seeking Refuge, Invitational Exhibition, Small Group Show, Twiggs Gallery, Boscawen, NH
2018 Glass Ceiling:Limitless View, Juried Exhibition, 3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH
2017 Everyday and Inbetween, Concord Center for the Visual Arts, Two Person Show, Concord, MA
2017 Cross Connections, Galletly Gallery, Solo Exhibition, New Hampton, NH
2017 International Fiber Arts Biennial Exhibition, Juried Exhibition, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA
2017 Revealing the Internal-Exploring the External, Three Person Exhibition, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA
2016 Red, Juried Exhibition, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA
2016 Selfish, Juried Exhibition, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA
2016 The Theresa Show, Juried Exhibition, Harriet Tubman Gallery, Boston, MA
2015 Grief and Healing, Chandler Gallery, Cambridge, MA
2014 Members Juried Show, Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA,
2013 MassArt Auction, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
2013 New Members Show, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA
2013 Shifting Landscapes, Juried Exhibition, Arts League of Lowell, Lowell, MA
2013 Encaustic: Luminosity in Wax, Juried Exhibition, Gallery Seven, Maynard, MA
2013 Collector’s Show, Arts League of Lowell Gallery, Lowell, MA
2013 Creative Collaborative, Cambridge Art Association and Maud Morgan, University Place Gallery, Cambridge, MA
2013 Members Juried I, Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, Juror George Nick
2012 Annual Member’s Juried Show, Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA
2012 Mood Lighting, Evans Encaustics National Juried Show, Sonoma, CA
2012 Members Juried II, Concord Art Association, Concord, MA
2012 Painting: Color Dominates, Evans Encaustics National Juried Show, Sonoma, CA
2011 Annual Member’s Juried Show, The Brush Art Gallery, Lowell, MA
2011 Once and for A.L.L., The Brush Art Gallery, Juried Show, Lowell, MA
2011 Remembering 911 The Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, NM
2011 Members Juried 1, Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, Juror Nina Gara Bozicnik, Currier Museum of Art
2010 Green - Annual Juried Summer Show, AVA Gallery, Lebanon, NH,
2009 Limited Editions, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Sandwich, NH
2009 Pink, Collins Gallery, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
2009 Annual Juried Summer Exhibition, AVA Gallery, Lebanon, NH
2009 Mixed Media Printmaking, Collins Gallery, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
2009 New England Landscapes, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Sandwich, NH
Collaborative Project
2010 HARMONY PROJECT -Habitat for Humanity, The Encaustic Art Institute, Cerillos, NM
Lectures/Workshops
2017 Visiting Studio Artist, New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH
2016 Resident Critic, Lesley University College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
2016 Film Juror. Rhode Island International Film Festival. Providence, RI
2015 Visiting Artist Lecture, Art Department, Plymouth State University, Plymouth,NH,
2012 Littleton Studio School, Littleton, NH (League of NH Craftsman)
2012 Visiting Artist Lecture, Art Department, Plymouth State University, Plymouth,NH,
2011 Littleton Studio School, Littleton, NH, Summer 2011
2010 Visiting Artist Lecture, Art Department, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH,
2010 Concord Art Association, Concord, MA, Fall 2010
2010 Littleton Studio School, Littleton, NH, Fall 2010
Collections
Enterprise Bank and Trust, Lowell, MA
United Airlines, Boston, MA
Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, NM
Zea Mays, Florence, MA