Sound Mind Series
August 2023
Martha's Vineyard has always been my refuge to restore my own sound mind. This summer, Mariner Gallery in Edgartown invited me to be their resident artist. I had the joy of creating this body of work in the gallery between July 17th and August 17th. I was inspired by the healing power of the Vineyard's nature, Mariner Gallery's collection, the book Blue Mind by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, and recent massive changes in my personal life. Themes of solitude, healing, peace, and the ocean's involvement in all of above emerge in this cohesive and monochromatic collection.
Regatta SOLD
48x36in oil, 3D mixed media, and mirror on panel
August 2023
"Hoisting a spinnaker and sailing full speed ahead is commendable and all. But life isn’t a race. Even if we are forced against the clock a lot of the time. I think it’s more about getting out there, participating, putting your best foot forward, and showing your true colors, with people. It’s not about who gets there first. It’s about enjoying the ride with your crew."
"Timing is everything, so they say. Sometimes two people aren’t meant to be together. Sometimes the relationship works better if both function independently, always knowing where the other is, working in tandem but apart, like two ferry boats passing in the night."
On Time SOLD
24x18in Oil, 3D mixed media, and silver leaf on panel
August 2023
"Never underestimate the power of getting away with a core group of friends. It doesn’t really matter where, but something about being out on the water soothes the soul in a way that nothing else can."
Away SOLD
36x36in Oil, 3D mixed media, and mirror on panel
August 2023
"You are the captain of your own life. Not your boss, not your partner, not your mother. You. Make sure you are able to make decisions that serve your own joy and purpose."
Skipper SOLD
12x12in Oil, 3D mixed media, and mirror on panel
August 2023
02539 SOLD
18x24in oil, 3D mixed media, and mirror on panel
May 2023
"Edgartown is the reason I exist. My father’s ancestors are from here. My mother’s family has been vacationing here since the 70s. Their families met on this island when they were kids. Eventually, one summer, they fell in love and the rest is history. The island has always felt like home and I rely on it to restore my sound mind. It gives me brainspace to navigate tough choices in life. So using navigational flags to pay tribute just felt right."
Docked SOLD
"Fortunate is the person who knows that feeling of coming home. Having a safe place to continuously return to. It could be anything. A house, a person, a pylon. Everyone needs a dock. A place to ride out the storms."
24x12in Oil and 3D Mixed Media on panel
August 2023
Out There SOLD
12x12in Oil, 3D Mixed Media, and Mirror on panel
August 2023
"Venturing out on your own, whether it’s for an hour, a day, or a year, can be scary. But exploring what this world has to offer teaches you who you are. And eventually, you learn how to love yourself, enjoy your own company, and learn what you can offer to someone else."
Channel SOLD
10x8in Oil, Wampum, and Silver Leaf on panel
August 2023
"Sometimes, the water shows you the way. Following a channel could lead you out of trouble if you’re mindful enough to see it. Pay attention to the way life can sometimes show you the way forward instead of trying so hard to figure it out on your own."
Solitude SOLD
48x12in Oil, 3D Mixed Media, and Mirror on panel
August 2023
"I think embracing alone time is key to reaching a higher self. I’m learning that designating uninterrupted “nothing” time on my own can sometimes be the most productive thing I do that day. It’s where ideas are processed and formed. Where learning solidifies. Where mindfulness is welcome, and gratitude can flow. All of this informs my work like nothing else."
Glass SOLD
"There’s something sublime about the water with no wind. Tiny, sparse glints of sun sparkle, the seamless mirror to the sky, and supreme stillness."
10x8in Oil, Wampum, and Silver Leaf on panel
August 2023
Shark! SOLD
"You might be confronted with some frightening things when you’re out exploring on your own. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have gone. It means you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone, and you’ll probably grow because of it. Just don’t get eaten!"
12x12in Oil, 3D Mixed Media, and Mirror on panel
August 2023
Ripples SOLD
"Every kind decision you make creates 10 more. At least. A tiny drop will ripple outward and reach wider than you’ll ever be conscious of. Remember that."