As a lifelong Winchester resident, I’ve been inspired by the beauty of nature and by our arts community. I have explored mixed media, ceramics, and printmaking, and currently focus on Japanese textile dyeing techniques, inspired by research in Kyoto. I’m grateful for the opportunities to exhibit, teach, and collaborate within our creative Winchester community.
In my youth, memorable art classes with WHS teachers Tracy and Walker and private lessons with Susie Vrotsos nurtured my love of art. I studied Art History at Tufts University and Studio Arts at the Museum School, focusing on printmaking and mixed media.
My interest in textiles began when I worked for the custom banner company Design Flag Company. After workshops at Haystack School of Crafts and with Kiranada Sterling Benjamin at Mass College of Art, I was inspired to research Japanese textile dyeing at Kyoto City University of Art (MFA).
I’ve been working with Japanese techniques such as rozome, katazome, shibori and indigo dyeing for over 20 years. My work includes traditional crafts, scrolls and kimono as well as large scale mixed media and public art installations.
My imagery and process are inspired by the power and wonder of each season. My practice of observing movement and change in nature is a form of meditation that heals and nourishes the soul. Through my art, I like sharing this experience by creating spaces where one can relax and reflect on the beauty of nature.
Through my photography, I share fleeting moments in nature that bring a sense of peace and reflection. My series of Windblown Waves captures my textiles fluttering in the breeze at Art Ramble in Concord and at the Winchester Artists Network tent at the Winchester Farmers’ Market.
