I began my exploration with clay at the Newport Art Museum in 1989. In 2000 I began working in bronze at the RISD Foundry. There I was able to participate in the process from the start - sculpting the wax - to the finish - pouring the molten metal and formulating a patina.

Most of my work is generated from my home studio where I am surrounded by gardens, teenagers, dogs, friends, and general chaos. My life is often reflected in my work. It can be funny, functional, and whimsical, as well as deeply thoughtful.

Jungian spirit vessels, garden fountains, reliquaries, goddesses, and shrines are all expressions of my belief that we are integrally connected: by an inborn collective memory to a never-ending lifecycle, and eternal life energy.

My newest body of work is centered on issues surrounding grief, memory, and immortality. It is comprised of memorial totems, altars, reliquary and funerary vessels. This work was exhibited at the DeBlois Gallery and St. George's School's Hunter Gallery during the fall of 2001.

As a member of the Water Street Clay Studio in Warren, RI and the DeBlois Gallery in Newport, RI., I continue ongoing workshops and seminars that have included Providence College, RISD, and Rhode Island College. I hold a BA from Boston University.

Reliquary for Mourning Sounds

Erzulie (detail)

Kuan Yin

Kuan Yin (detail)

Red Shoes (detail)

Vasilisa