My work is inspired by my endless fascination with the human condition. I am as interested in the colourful threads that create strong kinship ties as those that are frayed and fractured.  A continuous curiosity about ‘what makes people tic’  has driven me throughout my life.  My professional life began with a strong social work practice when I was privileged to offer support as clients faced the challenges of living.  This work requires a radical openness to cross cultural issues.  However, the common thread throughout,  and that which I bring to my creative process, is that we all seek relationship.  It is through our ties to others that we have  our most intense emotional experiences.  The inspiration for my artwork is to explore interpersonal relationships, to create dialogue that breaks down cross cultural barriers and explore shared experiences.   

I have been fortunate to be able to travel extensively in my life.  The figures in my work all begin with photos I have taken while adventuring.  It is easy to see the superficial differences between us, but I seek to highlight the common threads that connect us to each other.  My work begins with white cotton and white silk organza and I use a diverse range of surface design techniques to alter the appearance of the cloth.

The human form is a constant in my work.  Most appear as ghostly figures as I am inviting the viewer to explore their own narrative as they interpret the scene.  In so doing,  one has room to bring themselves into the work.  Although we may not have a shared view of the world, we need to find better ways to live in this world together.