I believe art is not only about how it looks but also how it makes you feel.
ABSTRACT PAINTINGS
I approach abstract painting with a spirit of play and exploration, letting my intuition take the lead. Rather than starting with a clear vision or message, I let go of the rational mind and allow the process to unfold naturally.
I don’t begin with a specific purpose or statement. Instead, I trust that creativity will guide me.
It’s all about feeling my way through color, texture, and form, and sometimes experimenting with new techniques or mediums.
After a piece is finished, I consult my folder of titles I’ve collected over time—mostly spiritual in nature. Almost like magic, one of the titles will fit the painting. It’s as if the art reveals its own meaning, and sometimes surprises me with a message that appears.
For me, the joy is in the process—letting go, diving deeper, and seeing what emerges when I step out of the way.
MULTI-MEDIA ART
I have been studying metaphysics since the early ‘60’s, and back then, I devoured every book on the subject I found in the local library. It was like a treasure hunt for deeper understanding.
These days, instead of winding down with TV, I end my evenings by listening to spiritual podcasts. So I guess you could say, I am rather obsessed with exploring the unseen and the Divine.
My creativity, my artwork, and even the titles I choose are all deeply rooted in mysticism and spirituality. They reflect an ongoing journey, an unfolding passion that continues to shape my world. My art is my way of exploring and expressing all the big, soulful questions.
I like the immediacy of paper collage, and the visual appeal of metallic foils and luminous paint. I recycle National Geographic magazines, apply a nontoxic solvent to the pages, and presto, cosmic art appears! I use this paper in my multi-media works, blending textures, colors, and materials to create images that are grounded and otherworldly.
MANDALA ART
My love for mandalas stems from my ongoing studies in Eastern religions and esoterica. Painting mandalas brings me a sense of harmony and peace.
They are symmetrical, balanced, geometric forms, created as prayers with specific intention. The prayers are indicated by the titles.
I was influenced by my mother, a quilter, but I didn’t make the connection until years later when I had a show with another artist that exhibited her quilts as art. I realized the mandalas do look like painted quilt squares on canvas!
My mandalas are both a meditative practice and a tribute to my mother’s influence.