I am a multimedia fiber and collage artist and weaver. In addition to creating traditional and contemporary basketry for over twenty-five years, I have maintained a passion for abstract art forms utilizing collage, montage and assemblage techniques to express the images I visualize. A life-long fascination with art and art history has led to a continuing exploration of various forms of weaving, collage and related techniques. Growing up in a small farming community, surrounded by family, friends and neighbors who were closely tied to the land and its seasonal changes, I learned to value the ability to make what was needed out of what was at hand. These strong early influences, together with a fascination from childhood for color, form and texture, helped create a love for fiber art, collage and "found objects." In particular, Celtic art, with its rich variety of shapes, colors, and brave use of metals, along with the vast array of colors and shapes found in the natural world, have continually kept me open to the challenges of creating unusual articles rich in color, form and texture. Over the years, experience at the spinning wheel creating my own yarns, at the loom, and in weaving baskets, has taught me not to be afraid to mix various types of materials, textures, and colors; a lesson that has proven invaluable when working in a variety of media. My work includes large two-dimensional and three-dimensional collage pieces, wearable art, Bohemian-inspired jewelry & accessories, silk bowls, one-of-a kind handcrafted bookmarks & note cards, as well as traditional & contemporary-inspired original basketry.

Exhibits include a large "Wall of Baskets" at the Duke Medical Center, three exhibits at the Duke Eye Center, a two-month one-person exhibit at Benjamin Winery & Vineyards near Saxapahaw, NC. The Alamance Artisan four-month exhibit at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC and several exhibits at the May Memorial Library, Burlington, NC. My work is available at the specialty shops of Solgarden and Antiques & Accents in Mebane, NC, and at Iron Gate Vineyards & Winery Gift Shop near Mebane, NC. My work is also available at selected fine craft & fine art events throughout the year.

Like many of the artists I greatly admire, I have spent my creative life striving to be free from barren traditions that often stifle creativity. Because I believe everything and everyone to be interconnected, I see my life as part of a great weaving of connectedness wherein the creative spirit is revealed as I work. That creative spirit, with all its infinite possibilities, is my driving force, my strength and my inspiration.

Please Note: I accept commissions and will take orders for my work when it is available. Please allow six to eight weeks for special orders unless other arrangements are made.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS AND SHOWS

• August 2007
  One-person Collage Exhibit
  Art & Soul Studios
  Clay St., Mebane, NC
• October 2007
  7th Annual FALL SALE
  Mebane, NC
• January/February 2008
  Alamance Artisans Exhibit
  Alamance County Arts Council
  Captain White House
  Graham, NC
• May 17-18, 2008
  Art on the Vine 2008
  Alamance Artisans Annual Event

MEMBERSHIPS
Alamance County Arts Council (Board Member)
Alamance Artisans Guild (Current President and Founding Member)