ARTIST STATEMENT

In my recent art work I have been taking a closer, more intimate look at nature.  I am drawn to the quiet, meditative aspects of the natural world. I am fascinated by the shapes of plants, leaves, pods, branches and twigs and the play of light and shade on their surfaces. These patterns generate visual and meditative interest for me. Reflections and shadows give me a chance to stop and observe complex patterns in nature. This complexity can increase the meditative state by holding one’s attention and focus longer. My paintings investigate the different levels of reality we can observe in the natural world.

EDUCATION

M.F.A. Painting, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1992
B.F.A. Painting and Drawing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1973
B.A. German, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1968

GALLERY AFFILIATION

Gail Severn Gallery, Sun Valley, ID
Phillips Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 Teacher in Sun Valley, ID, and Provence, France
1993-2000 Instructor, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
1987-1993 Teacher, Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s Independent School, Salt Lake City, UT
1977-1986 Teacher, Brighton High School, Salt Lake City, UT
1970-1974 Teacher, Layton High School, Layton, UT

PROFESSIONAL HONORS

2011 Member, Salt Lake County Art Collection, Selection Committee
2008 Member, Utah Arts Council, State Art Collection Committee
2006 Senior Reviewer for College Board AP Audit Project
2005 Examiner, International Baccalaureate Program, Salt Lake City, UT Schools
2003 State of Utah Governor’s Award in the Arts
2003 State of Utah Governor’s Mansion Artists Award
2003 Exam Leader, Advanced Placement Studio Art Program, Princeton, NJ
1998 Member, Visual Arts Advisory Panel, Utah Arts Council, Salt Lake City, UT
1994 Finalist, Utah Visual Artists Fellowship Award
1994 Selection to Utah Humanities Council Speakers Bureau

COLLECTIONS

Brigham Young University Museum of Fine Art, Provo, UT
Cottonwood Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Episcopal Diocese of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
First Interstate Bank, Salt Lake City, UT
Glenn and Bill Janss, Sun Valley, ID
LDS Church, Salt Lake City, UT
McCaw Cellular, Seattle, WA
Megahertz Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, UT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Texaco, White Plains