contemplative art

My art practice is rooted in presence, intuition and luminosity. My background in spiritual psychology informs how I approach my work. Attuned to the essence behind all acts of creation, I approach the visual world from a perspective of open curiosity and wonder. My subjects are ordinary objects and materials. I believe they conceal a mystical realm which I reveal through the creative process. My images invite the viewer to cross the threshold from the known into the unknown. Each piece alludes to energy and consciousness – the essence of life. Our entire being is composed of radiant energy and is directed by consciousness. These energetic portraits offer an invitation to contemplation and seek to elicit a visceral response or perhaps a vibrational resonance in the viewer – a fleeting moment of insight, unity and aliveness.

My intention is to create a visual poem - a fluid, meditative, and thoughtful space where the viewer feels inspired to take a moment to pause and experience the work. I am interested in how different viewers process and relate to the images from the perspective of their unique view on the world. The nature of the images in this body of work is mysterious. The shapes are indecipherable, and because they are seen through a veil, they reveal different aspects to different viewers.

Education

Master of Transpersonal Psychology, Sofia University 2010

Bachelor of Fine Art, University of Dallas 1994

Exhibitions

Red Dot Art Spree / Women & Their Work Gallery/ Austin Tx / 2022+2023

luminous mo:ments Solo Exhibition / Dougherty Arts Center / Austin Tx / 2021

Femme Abstract / 979 Springdale Road / Austin Tx / 2021

luminous mo:ments Solo Exhibition / Cloudtree Gallery / Austin Tx / 2020

FotoATX / Virtual Photography Festival / Austin Tx / 2020

Red Dot Art Spree / Women & Their Work Gallery/ Austin Tx / 2019

Femme Abstract / East Austin Studio Tour / Austin Tx / 2018

East Austin Studio Tour / Motion Media Arts Center / 2018

Red Dot Art Spree / Women & Their Work Gallery/ Austin Tx / 2018

I Am Art Bash / Women & Their Work Gallery / Austin Tx / 2018

East Austin Studio Tour / Motion Media Arts Center / Austin Tx / 2017

Red Dot Art Spree / Women & Their Work Gallery/ Austin Tx / 2017

Minted Pop Up Art Exhibit / Hotel St.Cecilia / Austin Tx / 2017

Collections

Works held in private and corporate collections in the United States and Europe.

Press

https://www.austinchronicle.com/arts/2021-01-08/the-femme-abstract/