Description
6" x 6" I used to be a metalsmith, but after a shoulder surgery and subsequent recovery, I HAD to find a new way to create. This has led me to painting, something I had long been interested in but also something I had to teach myself, literally from scratch. I had no idea how to work with these new materials but along the way I realized that working with layers of paint feels a lot like working with metal but in reverse—building up, shaping, and refining until something solid takes form instead of the stamping, gouging and filing I formerly used to reveal the textures in my metal. Learning to use these different materials has been both a challenge and an adventure. While my tools have changed, the process of creating—layer by layer—still feels familiar. As a female artist, I see this new work as an extension of my resilience and reinvention—traits often required of us as we navigate change and redefine ourselves. My art reflects the strength found in transformation and the beauty of embracing new creative paths.
