Presently, my working mediums are sculptural paper, combined with metal. - To that foundation, I add objects with provenance, such as a person’s diary, watch or tools, or natural ephemera such as porcupine quills, oyster shells, or semi-precious gem stones. I explore the contradictions and paradoxes of life in my life-size dresses, often by contrasting materials such as barbed wire with crystal or
nails with pearls. My artistic process is often a mystery to me. At times, I begin with a sketched idea, then experiment and play until, hopefully, something beautiful, or whimsical or enigmatic emerges. Sometimes the muse takes over, and the final art piece is remote from the original idea. This hard-core experimental approach to art-making results in many mistakes and unflattering pieces. But, the successful pieces reward in art that is fresh and authentic.
