Public Art

Public Art is a way artworks and ideas can stand taller, carry farther, and be free of the barriers of accessibility and cost. My favorite moments in my work life are when a new spark of inspiration or a new creative challenge come along and I get to dive into brainstorming and research. I enjoy sketching and planning, working with all types of collaborators to revise and refine until we hit on that right line, right material, right idea…

Art as a conversation

Any family can walk into a library and check out my books, or walk past my artwork in a community park, be curious, enjoy, and learn from them without any money involved . That warms my heart.   Artists have the power to  inform, inspire, connect, and encourage discussion. That happens already in galleries and museums, but for those of us that don’t have the price of admission or a welcoming indie gallery nearby, that conversation starter needs to meet us where we are, and to be woven into the fabric of our community. These days art is also called on to do double duty, inspiring awareness and action on issues such as climate change and social justice. Current projects in progress are the re-design of the Burke Gilman Park in North Seattle with the Eli’s Park Project , the new NCRL regional library in Winthrop, WA. and a set of Community Connection panels for the Twisp Creative District.