The Thrill of the Arts Festival

​It was a thrill to be exhibiting at Paradise City Arts Festival in Northampton last weekend- October 7,8, and 9 - Columbus Day Weekend, and a huge part of that was being able to talk to so many folks about my work and how it relates to their own lives. I loved hearing reflections on those tiny cups that I have everywhere, that they seem like a sacred space for the human element in the swirl and confusion of life, and how nice it is to have that reminder to take a moment of stillness and reflection, to nourish yourself. I loved knowing the very individual ways that people related to the organic abstract forms that I have been making- in a basic way it is the connection between the body and the psyche, but that only touches the surface as they are really expressions of parts of us, that have no words.

I also loved hearing how people connect to my figurative sculpture. I was deeply moved to be present for the very careful consideration of how my sculpture could or will fit into your home. It made me reflect on how the home is an extension and expression of the self, and if there is more than one person creating the home, then it is also an expression of the relationship. I am honored to have my sculpture be a part of that. I have always felt that the viewer serves to complete the piece- bringing your own life and perspectives to bear on the meaning of the piece. I felt like I got a good dose of that last weekend and it is beautifully humbling, and inspiring to keep me going with making work!

I will be back at Paradise City, Northampton in May, and I am still deciding about Marlboro in March.

In the mean time I have an open studio event with the Shutesbury Artists Collective coming up on November 4 that I hope you will come out for!
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And I have put a few things up on Etsy- more to come!

I wrote up some thoughts about my work for my Artist Information Page on the Paradise City site.