To tell a story is like a welcome mat. Storytelling is a time honored tradition , a means of passing on sketches of life that has been used since cave painting.

My work is an invitation , a welcome, to the stories that live in my imagination. Each assemblage encourages viewer participation in the artwork through the lens of their own lived experiences .

At its core, these three dimensional collages are layered paper. The structural aspect of each work enhances the story ,as well as, creating a metaphor for the layers that make us who we are as people. The planes of each piece of art construct a unique tale. The connection and appreciation of the dimensions of one another is worth not only our time but enriches our lives.

Using paper, a universally understood medium, immerses the viewer, welcomes and encourages them to join me in the story. It is an approach that expands perspectives , conjures new ideas, and captures emotions . This work provides the opportunity to construct a personal scenario that can either be, held within or shared with the hope that others will enjoy the piece.

Each collage that I create elicits an emotion that is represented through the manipulation of paper. The themes of rebirth, flight, mystery ,exploration ,contemplation and discovery allow me to extend a welcome to my guests.

Affiliations:

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh

The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh - Board Member

Pittsburgh Society of Artists

The National Association of Women Artists