milagro

milagro -- spanish word for miracle - milagros are small charms used to petition saints for help or protection or for healing purposes and votive offerings--
the piece is constructed from hardware cloth, carpet warp, wood strips, and milagros -
the hardware cloth is knotted together with various colors of carpet warp to form protective shelters for the milagros - these structures are supported by the wood strips that run vertically and horizontally through them -- hanging within are different "milagros", each offering petitions for health and protection - the piece is about 2ft by 2 ft

commemorative piece

this is the other choice that i have created to honor dr. kenneth blair -
it is a wooden armature covered with handmade paper that has been sundried and then polyurethaned to create an image of wet stone -- from this armature, handturned blue stained wooden bowls extend outward -- this is to invoke solace and peace as well as the commitment that dr blair had to everyone --

solo exhibition

i will be having a solo exhibition in the ross gallery at the arts for rural texas - feb 4 through feb 25th -- the gallery is open tuesday through saturday from 10-3 pm--
the artist reception will be held on feb 4th from 5 - 7 pm --
the ross gallery is located in fayetteville, texas at 114 n. live oak street--
please attend if at all possible-- support the arts

peoples gallery - 2012

i am very pleased to announce that i have had three pieces of art accepted into the year long exhibit held at the peoples gallery in austin city hall (austin, texas)--(i'll let you view them at the opening)
the opening reception is sceduled to be held on february 24th from 6.00 - 9.00 pm -- itis open to the public and refreshments will be provided by whole foods market -- as always, the art that ia chosen is a wonderful mix of different media and always a delight to view -- please if you can, come out and support the arts--

commemorative piece

this piece is one of 2 that are up for consideration as a commemorative piece honoring dr. kenneth blair -- dr. blair was the most compassionate and caring person that i have known and a brilliant physician - he is missed by many and will always be missed by me - taken to young
the piece is constructed of handmade paper and wood - the color blue is reflective of the healing process
the structured form to represent his dedication to his calling
the wood to show his love of working with wood to create beauty
all in all a very complex man, yet one who always seemed to care, first and foremost for the health and well being of others
when the second piece is finished i will post it as well --

peoples gallery

i have entered 5 pieces to be considered for exhibit at austin city hall for the year of 2012 - this is always a wonderful exhibit of thought- provoking art - as soon as i know whether or not my work has been accepted i will post it -- regardless i can not wait to once again view the chosen work at the opening held in february -- i will keep you posted

la sirena

la sirena is made of handmade dyed paper -- the paper was dyed in its pulped stage then formed into circular pieces -- dried in the sun, polyurethaned and then sewn onto a canvas backing -- it measures 36 inches by 25 inches -- la sirena is representational of mermaid scales -- the siren that lures unfortunates with dreams of enchantment - by song and beauty