Artist Statement
I am a sculptor because it is my passion, my outlet, my means of restoring sanity in an insane world. I am hoping my little speck of existence will, through my art, inspire hope and positive changes in people, society, and eventually, the world. I am making use of my abilities and gifts to bring attention to the goodness that is still abundant in a world being filled with fear, lies and propaganda for the purpose of instilling division and hate. These times require a backlash of uplifting love to unify and erode the division.
I hope my art will be a catalyst for more inclusive communities and a means of documenting important people/history/events, in hopes others will learn and strive to be more. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if attitudes could change, even if but one person at a time, to make this world a better place for all? Success will be achieved if my art influences people to love and respect all people, living creatures and the environment.
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A motto I live by —
Go forth with passion in one hand, determination in the other,
and let love be the inspiration for all you do._________________________
Curriculum Vitae
E D U C A T I O N
Indiana University Southeast (2005-2008) — Study towards BFA
University of Louisville (1986-1988) — Study towards BFA
University of KY/JCC Campus (1977-1979) — Associate Degree, Commercial Art Technology
U P C O M I N G G A L L E R Y S H O W I N G S
(Pending)
P A S T G A L L E R Y S H O W I N G S
10/15/22 12:00-6:00 Kore Gallery - (Louisville Visual Art Open Studio) - Sculptures and Bas-Reliefs
06/04/21 - 06/27/21 Wayside Expressions Gallery (One-Person Show) Sculptures, Bas-Reliefs
12/07/19 - 01/25/20 New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art — Juried Show “Detox” — Sculpture
11/10/18 - 01/27/19 1619 Flux Arts + Activism Gallery — Sculptures
11/02/19 - 11/03/19 Louisville Visual Art Open Studio — Sculptures/Paintings
2008 - Indiana University Southeast Juried Show — Pastel
2007 - Indiana University Southeast Juried Show — Sculpture
2006 - Hyatt Art Gallery — Paintings
1999 - Lionheart Art Gallery (One-Person Show) – Sculptures/Paintings
P R O - B O N O P R O J E C T S
Louisville Visual Art Association – Paintings and Sculpture Reliefs donated to help fund young artists’ Fine Art Classes
Project Women — (Sculpture for Silent Auction Reflecting Their Mission)
Center for Women and Families (Graphic Design Services)
Wayside Christian Mission (Christmas Donation Campaign - Graphic Design Services)
Women-4-Women (Graphic Design Services)
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Women’s Area/Ghana Project - Talitha Qumi Women’s Center — (Artwork/Graphic Design Services)
T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
2018 - Metro Arts Center — Clay Sculpture Classes (Adults and Children)
2000 - 4H Camp (One Week) — 3 Sculpture Classes per Day (Middle School Children)
1979-Present - Graphic Design Instruction — 23 years in all Art Director Positions with Printing Companies,
Visual Expressions, Inc. (my Design Studio), and American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. for Interns, Co-op Students, & New Employees
A W A R D S
2021 - Artist Enrichment Grant — Kentucky Foundation for Women
2020 - Artist Enrichment Grant — Kentucky Foundation for Women
2019 - Colin’s Creatives Participant Grant
2013 - Silver Louis Award (Concept, Design, Illustration for Print)
2014 - Louisville Graphic Design Association/LGDA (Concept/Design/Illus. of Children’s Book)
2007 - First Merit Award (Indiana University Southeast) - Sculpture
2006 - Honorable Mention (Indiana University Southeast) - Pastel
2001 - Silver Louis Award (Concept, Design, Illustration for Print)
1998 - Commissioned by Churchill Downs to Create the Artwork for the 124th Kentucky Derby
1973 - Louisville Art Awards — 2 First Place Awards (Sculptures)
N E W S A R T I C L E S – T E L E V I S I O N F E A T U R E S
1998 - WLKY Morning Show, Creating the Artwork for 124th Kentucky Derby
1998 - WLKY Morning Show, 124th Kentucky Derby artwork on First Etched Wine Bottles
1998 - Business First Article, “Home-business Owners Juggle Unique Concerns”
1997 - Business First Article, “1998 Derby Logo Carries Breeders’ Cup Colors”
1994 - Business First Article, “Independent Graphic Designers Like Their Freedom”
A S S O C I A T I O N S
(Current)
Louisville Visual Arts Association
(Past)
Art Inc./Art House Kentucky
Colin’s Voice Creatives (1619 Flux Arts+Activism Gallery)
Women’s Vision Circle
Louisville Chamber of Commerce,
Louisville Graphic Design Association (LGDA)
Louisville Visitors and Convention Bureau
National Association of Women Business Owners
COLLECTIONS
Numerous Private Collections