Biography:
I am an active painter in Pelham, Massachusetts I received my B.F.A. In Art Education from the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1988.
My original artistic passion was ceramics. I was attracted the sensual process of creating
functional forms. Desiring a more immediate artistic product, I began to explore paint. I joined a
painting group in the early 1990's and was consumed by the sculptural possibilities of the
medium. I enjoy the freedom painting gives me to develop and experiment with organic forms. I
also have a great connection to the outdoors, spending many hours hiking and gardening.
These interests have combined to create a life long journey for me in paint and nature.
I am an active painter in Pelham, Massachusetts I received my B.F.A. In Art Education from the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1988.
My original artistic passion was ceramics. I was attracted the sensual process of creating
functional forms. Desiring a more immediate artistic product, I began to explore paint. I joined a
painting group in the early 1990's and was consumed by the sculptural possibilities of the
medium. I enjoy the freedom painting gives me to develop and experiment with organic forms. I
also have a great connection to the outdoors, spending many hours hiking and gardening.
These interests have combined to create a life long journey for me in paint and nature.
STATEMENT:
The origins of my paintings are rooted in nature. The shapes are allowed to flow and
intermingle, creating a tangible environment. The forms are freely moving over the
surface of the canvas enticing the viewer to travel throughout the piece. These
paintings are a direct reaction to my surroundings. My intention is to interpret the
images of nature creating organic abstractions. I am influenced by the colors and
patterns of plants and enjoy exploring the flow and rhythm of a landscape.
The origins of my paintings are rooted in nature. The shapes are allowed to flow and
intermingle, creating a tangible environment. The forms are freely moving over the
surface of the canvas enticing the viewer to travel throughout the piece. These
paintings are a direct reaction to my surroundings. My intention is to interpret the
images of nature creating organic abstractions. I am influenced by the colors and
patterns of plants and enjoy exploring the flow and rhythm of a landscape.
EXHIBITIONS:
Public Solo Shows:
Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA: 2010
Town Hall, Amherst, MA: 2009
Art on Rotation, Clark’s Café, Clinton, MA: 2008
Crepe Place, Amherst, MA: 2005
Rao’s Coffee, Amherst, MA: 2005, 2007
Pelham Community Center, Pelham, MA: 2002
Two Person Shows:
Burnett Gallery, Amherst, MA: 2006
Central Gallery, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA: 2003
Group Shows:
A.P.E. at Window, Northampton, MA: 2010
Hamden Gallery, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA: 2009
House of Art, Monson, MA: 2009
Nacul Center Gallery, Amherst, MA: 2006-2007, 2009
Northeast Juried Show: Green Trees Gallery, Northfield, MA: 2006, 2007
The Artshow Amherst, Pittsfield, MA: 2005
Leverett Crafts and Arts Center, Leverett, MA: 2004
Burnett Gallery, Amherst, MA: 2003
Pelham General Studio, Pelham, MA: 2002, 2003
The Great River Show, Greenfield, MA 2002, 2004
Publications:
SPOTLIGHT: Cover April-May 2003 volume 18 number 4
Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts
HIDDEN CITIES: Woman’s Caucus for Art: National Juried Exhibition New York,
NY: 2011
Public Solo Shows:
Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA: 2010
Town Hall, Amherst, MA: 2009
Art on Rotation, Clark’s Café, Clinton, MA: 2008
Crepe Place, Amherst, MA: 2005
Rao’s Coffee, Amherst, MA: 2005, 2007
Pelham Community Center, Pelham, MA: 2002
Two Person Shows:
Burnett Gallery, Amherst, MA: 2006
Central Gallery, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA: 2003
Group Shows:
A.P.E. at Window, Northampton, MA: 2010
Hamden Gallery, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA: 2009
House of Art, Monson, MA: 2009
Nacul Center Gallery, Amherst, MA: 2006-2007, 2009
Northeast Juried Show: Green Trees Gallery, Northfield, MA: 2006, 2007
The Artshow Amherst, Pittsfield, MA: 2005
Leverett Crafts and Arts Center, Leverett, MA: 2004
Burnett Gallery, Amherst, MA: 2003
Pelham General Studio, Pelham, MA: 2002, 2003
The Great River Show, Greenfield, MA 2002, 2004
Publications:
SPOTLIGHT: Cover April-May 2003 volume 18 number 4
Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts
HIDDEN CITIES: Woman’s Caucus for Art: National Juried Exhibition New York,
NY: 2011
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