Artist's Statement
I am an artist. I interpret reality. As a bronze sculptor, my primary focus is to distill my chosen subject matter into its ultimate expressive synthesis of beautiful form, gesture and spirit. The human figure, animals, birds and antique musical instruments make up my body of work.
My style is realistic but I frequently simplify and sometimes exaggerate or omit to achieve my artistic intent, believing that simple shapes evoke the greatest responsive impact.
In the initial creative stage in clay, I use the many sculptural elements passed down through the ages: incorporating planes, using interesting negative spaces, creating simple silhouettes, and textural contrasts. I cast my bronzes using the ancient multi step lost wax method.
I live close to nature in Vermont. My roots of inspiration are my life long love of nature, art and music. Anatomical knowledge gained through my R.N. degree, enhances my figurative work. Thus, I speak from my unique inner voice, reflecting my past and communicating through sculpture our human connectedness with all of life.
