Goddess Series

Artist Statement

                What does it mean to be a goddess? She’s been with us since prehistoric times. Depending on the culture, she has been glorified, vilified, or victimized. I have been on a journey to discover the goddess. There are many times that I question my decisions, agonize over my imperfections, and listen more to others instead of my inner goddess. She’s not a particular religion; she’s my strength and my truth. I have always been fascinated by new countries and finding the common threads weaving us together as humanity. I have been researching symbols and imagery, the legends and stories, and they have materialized on canvas and paper.

 I consider myself a painter but I find my exploration has pushed me to experiment with mixed media. I’m painting with papers and fabric, printing my brushstrokes through a press, and building up forms through papier mache and paste. I’m not subtle. My colors are bold and vibrant and my lines and textures dive across the composition.

So who is the goddess? She may be recognizable and well known; winged Isis, mother Gaia, or the all knowing Sphinx. I’ve also found her in Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess, and Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea. She’s in each of us whether we are female or male because our nature needs balance. When I paint her she gives me comfort, strength, and determination. I understand myself more fully as I embrace the goddess. This is an exploration that will take a lifetime.