A native Californian, I received my BA in mathematics with a minor in fine art from the University of California at Santa Barbara. While studying art in college I did wood sculpture and a relatively large reposse. Upon graduation, I went to work for Tecolte Research, later Lockheed/Martin on the space shuttle and finally at the University of California at San Diego in La Jolla. After 15 years as a Systems Analyst, I was forced to end my career by a series of nervous breakdowns.

I returned to college to study interior design. It was suggested that I take up architecture since I had a degree in mathematics. It was the perfect combination of math and art. I was accepted to the prestigeous Masters of Architecture Program at the University of Texas at Austin. There I designed and built a screen composed of five fabric-stretched triangles for a total dimension of 5.5’x 5.5’. I have always been interested in 3-dimensional work. I was forced to dropout of school due to another nervous breakdown.

In the depth of my despair, I resumed my earlier studies of the figure, mostly in pastels. I like the contrast of the organic shape of the figure juxtaposed with geometric shapes. Serendipitously, I started a series stretching gathered and pleated canvas fabric across a plane of canvas and gessoing the entire thing. These bas-relief pieces later merged into plaster casting. I call this my white-on-white series. I like the clean lines of modern architecture. I am often inspired by the Japanese esthetic. The reposse piece I did was definitely influenced by the art noveau movement.

Happily, I have not had a breakdown since 2004. I have shown and sold my work. Due to the return of my emotional well-being, I have abandoned the torment theme that has exemplified my artwork. I am exploring the use of silver and gold leaf, returning to other disciplines I have studied in the past. I am very excited with the direction my art is taking.