I was born and raised in New Jersey. From my
earliest memory I loved to sketch and draw. At age
six I became totally blind due to an accident. From
that time forward, I searched for an art form that
would satisfy my creative interests, but did not find
one for years.
I attended Bucknell University in Lewsiburg,
Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1973. I married in 1973
and moved to Davis, California. There I graduated
with a BA from the University of California at Davis
in June of 1975.
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| BAY AREA BASKET MAKERS GUILD DECEMBER 2008 |
I have displayed and sold
my artistic creations in
Davis, Chester-Lake
Almanor and Gualala-Sea
Ranch. I have assisted in
promoting basketry art
shows in Chester-Lake
Almanor and the Gualala Art
Center and have taught
numerous basketry
workshops for Feather River
Community College,
California School for the
Blind, and the Woodland
Seniors Group
my artistic creations in
Davis, Chester-Lake
Almanor and Gualala-Sea
Ranch. I have assisted in
promoting basketry art
shows in Chester-Lake
Almanor and the Gualala Art
Center and have taught
numerous basketry
workshops for Feather River
Community College,
California School for the
Blind, and the Woodland
Seniors Group
I became a member of the Bay Area
Basket Makers Guild in 2003.
I am one of the artists who has been
selected to participate in the San
Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and
Visually Impaired Insights 2009 Art Show
from October 5, 2009 to January 31, 2010.
The opening Reception will be held
Thursday Oct 15, 2009 at the San
Frnacisco City Hall.
Basket Makers Guild in 2003.
I am one of the artists who has been
selected to participate in the San
Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and
Visually Impaired Insights 2009 Art Show
from October 5, 2009 to January 31, 2010.
The opening Reception will be held
Thursday Oct 15, 2009 at the San
Frnacisco City Hall.
After raising our two children I became very interested in coiled pine
needle basket making in 1996. In 1998 I badly sprained my ankle and
was unable to walk for six weeks. During this period of recuperation, I
found a local basket maker who agreed to give me individual lessons in
coiled pine needle basketry. The rest is history.
I enjoy gathering my basketry materials from all different kinds of
environments. I have become more aware of my environment in my
search for shells, stones, bits of wood, dried pods and seeds as
embellishments for my creations. This type of “green” art is
environmentally friendly because it reduces pollution to our planet by
changing waste products into useful and decorative items. In addition,
my art form can be appreciated by both the blind and the sighted. I get
my inspiration for my baskets from pottery, the beauty of the forest
with its natural ornamentation and the grandeur of sea life. I
appreciate artwork that is both beautiful and practical.
needle basket making in 1996. In 1998 I badly sprained my ankle and
was unable to walk for six weeks. During this period of recuperation, I
found a local basket maker who agreed to give me individual lessons in
coiled pine needle basketry. The rest is history.
I enjoy gathering my basketry materials from all different kinds of
environments. I have become more aware of my environment in my
search for shells, stones, bits of wood, dried pods and seeds as
embellishments for my creations. This type of “green” art is
environmentally friendly because it reduces pollution to our planet by
changing waste products into useful and decorative items. In addition,
my art form can be appreciated by both the blind and the sighted. I get
my inspiration for my baskets from pottery, the beauty of the forest
with its natural ornamentation and the grandeur of sea life. I
appreciate artwork that is both beautiful and practical.
| Golden Grandeur Selected by Jury to be Exhibited at the Insights 2009 Show, Oct 5-Jan 31 2010 |
Helen Keller once said "the greatest challenge in being handicapped is
the attitude one encounters among the non-handicapped." I agree
because when you are disabled, people often focus on what you can't
do rather than what you can do. Disabled people can do many things if
we only try. We just need to think out of the box and do what we want
to do rather than what others expect us to do
the attitude one encounters among the non-handicapped." I agree
because when you are disabled, people often focus on what you can't
do rather than what you can do. Disabled people can do many things if
we only try. We just need to think out of the box and do what we want
to do rather than what others expect us to do
| October 5 – January 31, 2010 San Francisco City Hall, Lower Level Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free Public Reception October 15, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free Free audio tours by Acoustiguide, Inc. For information call the LightHouse at 415-431- 1481, ext. 335. For a complete list of participating artists and honorary committee members visit http: //lighthouse-sf. org/events/insights/2009exhibition.php |
