ARTIST STATEMENT

  My work explores a mothers energy, strength and complex mindset.  It is a reflection of my experiences as a mother of 3 young children.  I work with mediums and processes such as Paper, Ink, Pen, Intaglio, Chine Colle’, Collage, and Photography. I am drawn to black and white images to simplify the complex relationship that a mother has with themselves and their child(ren). The gestural, expressive and converging lines used throughout my work represent the connections, disruptions and energy of a caretakers cognitive minefield. I intentionally play with the figures size and placement inside domestic scenes to create humor and shed light on a caregivers mental state.  South African artist, Billie Zangewa powerfully coined the term “daily feminism” noting how everyday acts of mothers are essential in keeping our ecosystem and society moving forward. The accomplished artist Ruth Asawa had six children and professed that her domestic life and art practice were interconnected.  I think art and caretaking has unlimited possibilities for exploration and I aim to honor and create an outlet for all mothers.