Reconstructed Memories
Growing up, the conclusion of summer meant the arrival of the Monarch butterflies. In my mind they were the sign of something new. I began to see them as the symbol of letting go of the past and embracing the future.
In my current work I find myself creating small cast figures that have become stylized self-portraits. These figures are representational glimpses of the things that have lingered in my mind. I capture the emotions within moment of time. I find myself confronting parts of my past that I wish to forget and holding on to things I should have let go of long ago. With these figures the little monarch that is often the accomplice to the girl becomes my personal little symbol of freedom and change; of the ability to let go of the things that are not meant to remain in our lives. They are symbolic to the things will go on and the fresh starts.
Cast and flameworked glass 10.5" x 7.75" x 2" 2021
Cast and flameworked glass 6" x 3" x 4" 2021
Retaining the Recollection of Loss Cast and flameworked glass 3.75" x 2.75" x 4" 2021
Waiting as Time Slips by Cast and flameworked glass 5" x 5" x 6" 2021
Holding on to a Handful Cast and flame-worked glass 3.25" x 3" x 3.25" 2021
Armful of Optimism Cast and flameworked glass 4.5" x 4.5" x 4.25" 2021
Kiln cast and cold worked glass 4" x 3.5" x 5.5" 2019
Kiln cast glass with dye oxide patinas 8.75" x 5.5" x 4.5" 2019
Standing on the Edge of What I Think I Know Kiln Cast Glass 15.5"x 6"x 8" 2017
Kiln cast and flame worked glass, sterling silver 3.75"x 4.75"x 3.5" 2017
Kiln cast glass 6.25"x 5.5"x 2.75" 2017
Kiln cast glass 4.5"x 5.25"x 3.25" 2017
Kiln cast glass 8.76"x 4.5"x 3.5" 2017
Kiln cast glass 8.76"x 4.5"x 3.5" 2017
Conversation with a Memory | Memory of a Conversation Kiln cast glass 16.5"x 22"x 6.75" 2017
Kiln cast glass 16.5"x 22"x 6.75" 2017
Kiln cast glass, mixed media 6"x 10.5"x 10.5" 2017
Kiln cast glass, mixed media 6"x 10.5"x 10.5" 2017
Kiln cast glass 3.5"x 4"x 3" 2017
Cast glass 2"x 5"x 3" 2016
Cast and flame worked glass, sterling silver 9.25"x3.5"x3.5" 2016
Cast glass 3.5"x 4"x 3" 2016
Cast and Kiln formed glass 3.5"x 3"x 4.5" 2015
Cast and Kiln formed glass 4"x 4"x 3" 2015
Cast glass, flame worked glass 6.5"x 3"x 2.3" (Figure) 2015
Cast glass, flame worked glass 6.5"x 3"x 2.3" (Figure) 2015
Cast glass, bronze 36"x 7"x 5.5" (Well) 5" x 3.5" x 3.75" (Figure) 2015
Cast glass, bronze 36"x 7"x 5.5" (Well) 5" x 3.5" x 3.75" (Figure) 2015
Cast glass, paper, copper 9.25"x3.5"x3.5" 2014
Cast glass 7.4"x4"x4" 2014
Cast glass, bronze, resin 1"x 33"x 5" (water) 3.5" x 23"x 5" (dock) 1.25"x 10"x 5"(girl) 2014
Cast glass, bronze, resin 1"x 33"x 5" (water) 3.5" x 23"x 5" (dock) 1.25"x10"x 5"(girl) 2014
Cast glass, bronze, resin 1"x 33"x 5" (water) 3.5" x 23"x 5" (dock) 1.25"x 10"x 5"(girl) 2014
Cast, kiln formed, flamed worked glass 5" x 2" x 5" 2014
Cast, kiln formed, flamed worked glass 5" x 2" x 5" 2014
Cast glass 4"x 6.5"x 4.75" 2013
Cast glass, brass, string 5" x 7" x 4" (figure size) 2013
Cast glass, brass, string 5" x 7" x 4" (figure size) 2013