My art often expresses wonder at the vastness and complexity of the universe and explores our place in it, our sense of belonging. The current Galaxy series incorporates needle felting, unusual materials, embroidery, and beading in both wall and sculptural pieces.
My love of textiles started early, as I threaded needles for my grandmother, a fine hand finisher. I sewed, crocheted, and embroidered, but my first excursion into the quilt world was at the U. S. Bicentennial. Piecing appealed to my inner puzzle solver; an interest also reflected in my long career as a research analytical chemist.
The decision to focus on textile art as a means of self-expression was deliberate. I began exhibiting my work with Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists in northern California. My work has been juried into regional and global exhibitions including Visions: Interpretations in 2021. As an active Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) member, I curated two regional exhibitions, chaired its Education Committee, founded a contemporary art discussion group, and am a past board vice-president.
I make my home in San Jose, CA, enjoy travelling, mystery novels and looking at Hubble (and now James Webb) Space Telescope images.
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