Artwork inspired by my breast cancer journey
2017-2023
Au Naturale
Happy Harvest, 2013, inks and flash acrylic on TerraSkin, 40 x 28.5 in.
Jessica Makes Her Contribution, 2013, inks and flash acrylic on TerraSkin, 40 x 28.5 in.
Valentine Finds Her Gold, 2013, inks and flash acrylic on TerraSkin, 40 x 28.5 in.
Womens’ Work
Valentine Finds Her Gold, 2013, w/c + iridescent gold ink on stone paper, 6.5 x 5 in.
Valentine Takes a Bow, 2023, w/c + iridescent ink on stone paper, 6.5 X 5 in.
Social Practice Project
I have found that most women, when faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer, are interested in learning about a breast-conserving and immune-stimulating surgical procedure called Cryoablation—a procedure I chose to pioneer with my doctor 20 years ago. My artwork depicts the steps of this journey, both for myself and the women who followed me.
View the catalog for this collection highlighting essays by Arts Writer Sue Taylor and Museum Curator Linda Tesner.
Givers and Receivers
2019
"Givers and Receivers" explores icons of Classic art (Michelangelo, Botticelli) passing down symbolic balls of (??, wisdom? problem solving? courage?) to a "modern" woman. View the recent exhibit here.
Givers and Receivers (Libyan Sibyl), 2019, walnut/sumi/iridescent inks on TerraSkin (stone paper), 78.5 x 40 in.
Givers and Receivers (Delphic Sibyl), 2019, walnut/sumi/ iridescent ink on TerraSkin (stone paper), 78.5 x 40 in.
Givers and Receivers (Prophet Daniel), 2019, walnut/sumi/ iridescent ink on TerraSkin (stone paper), 78.5 x 40 in.
Venus' Radar, 2019, walnut/sumi/ iridescent ink on TerraSkin (stone paper), 78.5 x 40 in.
Gathering and Releasing Red, 2019, watercolor and walnut/sumi/ iridescent inks on TerraSkin (stone paper), 60 x 40 in.
Sumi Collections
Under Water, 2018, sumi/iridescent ink on TerraSkin (stone paper), 40 x 28 in. *Included in the exhibit “Visual Magic” JSMA-Eugene 2019.
Yoga pieces. Pre-show layout.
#22, Chinese ink and w/c on mineral paper on rice paper scroll, 60 x 9.5 in.
#20, Chinese ink + w/c on mineral paper on rice paper scroll, 60 x 10 in.
#24 (SOLD), Chinese ink + w/c, on mineral paper on rice paper scroll, 80 x 14 in.
Life Drawing Figure Scrolls
2016-2020
001, 2017, 12 x 8.5 in.
008, 2017, 20 x 13.5 in.
Sumi Figure Scrolls
2018-2019
"Sumi Figure Scrolls" use sumi ink drawn female nudes presented on rice-paper scrolls to celebrate the un-mutilated female form. Sales proceeds from the exhibited figure scrolls are donated to the Breast Freeze Foundation.
Red and Black, 2019, watercolor/sumi ink on TerraSkin (stone paper), 16.5 x 14 in.
Sepia Rest, 2019, walnut/sepia ink on TerraSkin (stone paper), 14 x 16.5 in.
Head Down, 2019, watercolor, walnut and sumi ink on TerraSkin (stone paper).
Protective Gesture, 2019, walnut and sumi ink on TerraSkin (stone paper).
Soft Reflection, 2019, watercolor, walnut/sumi and iridescent ink on TerraSkin (stone paper).
Sepia Torso, 2019, walnut and sumi ink on TerraSkin (stone paper).
Visual Code
2017
"Visual Code" is a 45' wall installation first exhibited in 2017 at the North View Gallery, PCC-Sylvania. The seven panel clusters were inspired by my personal breast cancer journey "stations" as I transitioned from a "Patient Pioneer" to a Cryoablation for Breast Cancer Advocate and( International Speaker.
Hand Hold, 2017.
Yellow Green - Green Hand, 2016.
Pink Boat #2, 2016.
Rose Falls, 2016.
Orange, 2017, watercolor, wax + resin, oil on panel, 27 x 32 in.
Section of the "Visual Code," 2017, 45-foot installation, North View Gallery, PCC- Sylvania.