EARTHLY SECRETS

These orbs remind us of the minerals and treasures we remove from the earth.

GUAISHI

Guaishi, the Japanese word for contemplation stone.  Contemplation stones are formed by nature into intricate shapes and set on man made bases.  They are prized and inspire thoughtfulness.  I have produced a "stone" of fragile material set on a natural stone.  Will this encourage thoughtfulness of a fleeting kind about the subject of impermanence?

DREAM KEEPERS

Fragile, ethereal vessels to try to hold the most unique part of ourself.

JUST HAVE FUN

'JUST HAVE FUN' derived from an attempt to create a piece of encaustic that defied gravity. I admonished myself to not plan so much to have FUN. Using the materials from the failed piece, it became something else and successful.

Tree Pod

Using an unusual gourd, I added the encaustic medium and paint. The piece is a tabletop work illustrating the gourd as encapsulating new life.

RED DOT

“Red Dot” encourages the viewer to look within the irregular surface folds playfully. To move the eye over the surface, to look close or to stand back. Are the “dots” on the surface or below?

RECESSES

“Recesses” encourages the curious viewer to participate--to move, always shifting-- to see behind and within, perhaps even to reflect. Like peering in a keyhole or looking at water down a well to find ones self.