Heaven and Earth II 2010
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA
"Nests 'n Pods" Watching birds soar through the heavens; the air, the rain, the wind, and high up into the clouds evokes feelings of freedom, of unlimited possibilities. The return to their nests, their pods, and down to earth symbolizes comfort, security, and warmth. I created “Nests ‘n Pods” as a tribute to our natural surroundings. Having worked for many years in fiber, using materials that stay true to this project was of utmost importance to me. Lifespan in nature is limited and influenced by many aspects , i.e. rain, wind, and the sun, and so are my pieces for this exhibition. Sisal, sea grass, hemp, manila, cotton and straw with incorporation of bark, moss, leaves and branches will eventually decay and become part of a natural cycle. My desire is to invite the viewer to make a connection to our own ‘backyards’; to the beauty that surrounds us, created by nature itself.
After 3 months of exposure to the environment, my project did exactly what I had it intended to do: some pieces had eroded, some were partially decomposed and some had just plainly vanished.
Artscape Storefront Installation 910 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 2011
Forms Within Forms
My fascination with forms, objects, and recycled materials lead me to explore new concepts in relationships of space and location, intention and execution.
I wanted to create an installation that excites and evokes communication. Thus, 200,000+ straws have found a new purpose in different and unusual ways. I am fascinated by their strength and beauty. A straw is nothing but a little hollow, plastic tube. But for me as artist, this little tube holds endless possibilities.
“Forms within Forms” attempts to interpret and explore the central issues of abstract, non-objective forms, and how color can emphasize, direct, interpret, or even re-direct their original shape. My initial vision was to work with approximately 11 forms, but I became so intrigued and excited that it evolved into a much larger-scale exhibit.
"Heaven and Earth 3" 2011
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA
Below photos of my site (Mac Abbe Entrance on Holeman Rd). I will wrap Trees with burlap sacks. Real cool stuff...I got some coffee sacks from: Tanzania, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru etc. , and will hang from those burlap sacks: lids, bamboo rods, copper metal forms, buttons and other things... but everything is recycled. By the way..the guy in the photo carrying the ladder is my wonderful and supportive husband Jim.
Preparation and final Installation of "Sentinel"
