Artist Statement
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Status of Women
My journey as an artist deepened on November 22, 1963—the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. This moment marked a shift in my worldview, underscoring the urgency of active participation in shaping society. Kennedy’s initiatives, such as the Status of Women movement, illuminated the interconnected struggles for civil rights, gender equity, and peace, inspiring women to take action in their own interests.
As I collected sea shells and other debris along the shore, I began to see parallels between my artistic process—assembling fragments into new forms—and the broader need to rearrange societal elements to include women’s voices. The women’s liberation movement, while groundbreaking, revealed divisions based on class, race, and sexual orientation, which hindered its early progress. Today, as we face renewed challenges like the erosion of abortion rights, the call to regroup and unite across these divides is more urgent than ever.
A Sacred Responsibility
At the core of my work, both as an artist and advocate, is a commitment to equity. I strive to represent the balance of earth and sky, light and darkness, conflict and resolution. This structure, painstakingly refined over years of practice, mirrors the broader struggle for understanding and unity in the world. Art, for me, is a vehicle to explore these tensions, offering both clarity and hope for change.
