Living
on an island, we are surrounded by water and sky. These elements are
an endless source of amazement and delight and integral to our daily life
here. As a child, the beach was freedom from household rules and the need
to keep things tidy. As an adult, it's a means to reconnect with one's
self. In my wave work, I share the joy and energy of being in the water,
feeling supported and carried by the waves.
Like
the water, the skies are always changing, so expansive and another way to
connect with something larger than myself. It's easy to be drawn into the
night sky, getting pulled into the vastness of the universe. In the
Galaxy series, I connect with this sense of endlessness and the movement of the
earth as we travel through the universe.
In both series, I paint Japanese papers with brilliant
colors, slice them up to and reassemble them to create dynamic and vibrant
compositions. They're a celebration of the moment, a reminder to connect with
joy and wonder.
