My work is about process. Like life, experience adds richness to the result. The layering and texturing represent the chaotic nature of our lives and reflect the way our attentions are continually divided. But in the end, we are able to navigate the information to form a coherent whole and are fulfilled by the journey as well as the destination.

In my work, I leave artifacts of the trip I take on the way to the final solution.I have always been influenced by architecture. My work reflects a strong sense of design and structure. My father worked for Albert Kahn in the 1960’s and taught me to draw in 2-point perspective when I was 10. I received my BFA from Pratt Institute in New York City and worked in advertising and graphic design for many years before taking the leap to fine art.

It has always been my dream to be a painter when I grow up.

Laguna Art Museum Installation: The Details (Part III)

May 15, 2011

I decided to utilize the space overhead rather than create a giant centerpiece. I hate sitting behind a giant bouquet of flowers and not being able to enjoy a group conversation! I found some cool hanging lamps that echo the floral inspiration for my work. The museums’ talented installation expert has even agreed to hang them from the 25’ ceilings, yay Tim.

Flowers: one of my favorite flower arrangement concepts is the Lei. What a marvelous idea- to wear beautiful flowers around your neck! Each guest will be presented with a Hawaiian Lei in lieu of chargers at their place setting. (say THAT 3 times fast) Ideally my orchid cactus will still be blooming so I can add a few flowers from my garden: a nice tribute to complete the circle of inspiration. As they say, “art is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” Genau.

Of course I wouldn’t be me if I said I hadn’t considered what to wear…