Ancient Flow tapestries are about my connection to ancient cultures and the memories, guidance and knowing that flow through me.
At Chaco Canyon, the advanced Aztec civilization which abruptly and mysteriously disappeared in the late1100”s, I heard the beating of distant drums. It was a chilling and spiritual experience that has inspired my artwork. The Portals are woven with large open slits which allows one to look through a window into the past and future.

Stone totems are built and eventually washed away along the ledges at the edge of the sea. These symbols of the spirits within the stones are powerful reminders of the layers of creation within. Seascapes are abstract views of sunsets and the relationship of the views above and below the horizon.

Symbolizing a broad network and tapestry of friends tied to my coastal community. My coastal community has a rich fishing heritage. Nets, buoys, lobster traps and old pot warp are part of our landscape. I combined old nets, I knit new nets, painted shrimp nets,  utilized recalled float rope, local clam and oyster shells and bright glass beads to construct “Net Works,” a room size installation. The nets were positioned to allow the viewer to walk through and around them. One sees an infinite array of patterns by looking through the layers of different net gauges and colors. This installation symbolizes a broad network which connects, protects and supports a tapestry of wonderful friends and communities. Three dimensional fiber characters and sea creatures. Creating three dimensional fiber is playful and much less intense than weaving tapestries. My copper wire and clay “Guardian Angels” are characters with lots of personality. They are generally eight to fourteen inches tall. I think it would be fun to make much bigger ones!

The cow pastures and ocean views in Vieques PR surround our winter rented home. The cows are quite comical, and their comings and goings are part of the rhythm of our day. The s and their ceremonies, and weaving traditions of the American Southwest keep calling me to come back and weave and explore. The places I go inspire both abstract and more traditional designs. So much inspiration comes from the interaction with the sea around me. Living on the Maine Coast provides incredible interaction with the rhythm of the sea, ever changing light and colors, and awe of the islands, ledges and edges of the sea. I walk everyday along the shore and explore slippery tidal pools and rocky beaches. The harbors are dotted with old piers used by lobstermen to unload and store traps They were built with wonderful large slabs of granite. I am inspired by their geometric shapes and colors.

Tapestries honoring women and their connections. My Navajo rug called “Mother Earth Father Sky” inspired a series of tapestries honoring women, and their connection to the earth, sky, and ancestors. Some of these tapestries are flowing and sculptural, including “Ceremonial Dress,” which hangs from the ceiling. One can walk through it and hear bells ringing, and perhaps women singing!

These tapestries are about moving through time, and the zigs and zags along the way. Some are woven using Navajo techniques and all feature color blending and shading. The pieces are influenced by travels to ancient cultures and their art and architectural ruins.