My current study is the concentration of negative space created by the forces of objects as they relate to surrounding space. This inner space lures me into the secrets it holds, questioning the relationship it has with the organic movement of form that wrestles with the encroaching space. The negative space of interest, evolves as my studies progress, causing me to question, what is the draw beneath this interest?

Time is a moment in space filled with multiple possibilities. Capturing the right unique moment, takes years; looking deep into the spaces to find time. The red, black, and white series, titled “Clocks”, is a further study of space; dealing with the subject of time. My father was a self taught watchmaker. Many of the collage pieces are from his bench.

The pen and ink studies of various dried vegetation are another way of looking at the relationships of space.

The Black and Brown series is a result of my baking abilities. The parchment paper I use in baking is the negative space that attracted me to marry it with the large black shapes. As in baking, the right thickness, the right temperature, and the right finishing techniques result in a pleasing organic movement that satisfies the pallet.

I have always enjoyed the world of fashion and its designers. When I was in school, Betsy Johnson was an up and coming designer with a fun and funky style. I loved her flair and attitude toward color and proportion. “Betsy’s Girls Series” is a tribute to Betsy Johnson’s design. They are a color pencil, paint and collage done on paper.

My “Shoes Series” evolved when I was intrigued with the design on the paper in several shoe boxes I own. That along with my pleasure or purchasing several pairs of shoes, led to further gathering of materials, all related to shoes. These collages all contain tissue paper, lace, leather, rubbings, magazine images, paint, oil pastels, and pencil.