My paintings and wood assemblages were inspired during the pandemic when we all spent a lot of time out in nature – taking walks, long hikes, and generally meeting in outside venues with others. Through each season, there were different things to appreciate while being in nature – the wind blowing through the grasses and trees in summer, the awakening of spring, the colors of fall, the starkness of winter. Through these abstract paintings and wood assemblages, I have tried to capture my feelings and impressions of these times.
I try to abandon intention and embrace discovery, allowing the process to reveal what is there. That is when the piece becomes what it wants to be. I think of my work as peaceful with a sense of mystery. I want the viewer of my art to feel like they can get close to nature as they experience each of the pieces in this exhibition.