In developing this web based portfolio of my work, I take note of what has been important to me over time. I notice the themes--loss, stones, beaches, gardens, serendipity--I wonder at the connections. I am aware that the process of creating this web site is reflective of my love of learning new media. It is also reflective of my stubborn independent nature, for better or worse.
There is a Zen maxim: "First develop an infallible technique and then put yourself at the mercy of inspiration." It doesn't always work that way. Often the inspiration is the product of fallible technique. Years of painting pots with the accidents of flame has taught me that. It is important to search for the inspiration in the accident.
Links below go to statements written for past shows and bodies of work.
