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These Thy Gifts Title phrase from a Catholic prayer reminds us that all good things come to us as gifts from God’s bounty. The green of the pineapple leaves and the two green apples create a triangle, from which the purple grapes cascade forward, while the warm colored fruits maintain their partially obscured positions. |
From Thy Bounty Title phrase from a Catholic prayer remind us that all good things come to us as gifts from God’s bounty. A humble, perhaps crowded kitchen is implied with the vase and bowl anchoring this compostion. Eggs, carrots and potatoes will become part of a recipe, but much more is implied that cannot be seen on the paper, and light cast from the left through the green vase dapples the purple cloth with a bright sunny green spot. |
Space Invader The leaves in the background, slightly out of focus gradually take on the shape of lonely hearts. The foreground leaves almost jumping off the paper at the viewer represent the forces invading a person’s life that may prevent them from attending to the needs of their loved ones, and neglecting their own need for intimacy. Sad casualties of becoming too consumed with work, hobbies, careers and self are lonely hearts left behind, one of which may even be their own. |
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Mom's Purse The full spectrum of mother’s life and responsibilities are represented in the contents of her purse. Each object has a purpose and as priorities shift to the needs of her family and children, the mother’s own personal needs and cares are pushed aside. |
Four Poster Part of an installation called “Prime of Life”, the double bed represents a time in one’s life of partnership and camaraderie, differentiated from the solitary and dependant life of infancy and childhood, and different too from end-of-life alone-ness. It also represents the place where lovemaking occurs and life is conceived. Finally, it reminds us to cherish the person with whom we share a bed and indeed share a life. |
Emotive Still Life A wine glass and tablet emerging from the dark background are balanced by the simple presence of a tiny grape cluster on the front left. Translucent vessels, one containing sprigs exiting the picture plane, brighten the foreground. Bowls and eggs imply something good to eat might be prepared, and along with the softness of the tablecloth, and the balance of dark and light, a mood of comfort and familiarity is evoked. |
Inner Peace Converging lines in two point perspective represent a life hard angles and complete order. Although a painting on the wall depicts the love between mother and child, the pristine rooms lack the comfortable feeling of home. As the viewer’s eye travels to the center of the painting, a room with a cozy fireplace, hearth and exposed ceiling beams, represent coziness, comfort and peace at the heart of this home. |
Inner Peace Converging lines and bold contrasting colors represent a life full of complexity and sometimes chaos. The starry night sky encroaches to indicate force bigger than ourselves over which we have no control. As the viewer’s eye travels to the center of the painting, a softly colored well-lit room appears symbolizing peace within that can withstand forces without. |
Bold Inner Peace Oil on Canvas 24x18 SOLD |
Still Life Runs Deep
Porch pumpkin picked from a patch with her kids |
Four Poster 24x18 $2500.00 This simple contour drawing in one point perspective became a model for later works including the installation "Prime of Life". The placement of the vanishing point in the central location, between the pillows is a metaphor for the intimacy of two coming together in love. |