Transformation and Rebirth
Artist Statement About the Work
The pieces in this series represent three phases of the life-death-life cycle that follows us throughout our lives. The work speaks to those profound transformations that occur infrequently in one’s life (maybe only once, maybe never!).
The first phase is the breaking down of what one has set up around and inside of oneself. This is the death cycle that is so critical to real insight and eventual transformation. This breaking down, this dismantling is often wrenching, sometimes destructive, always emotional. It creates a void – a loss – that makes way for the possibility of birthing something new. (Burned, Rage, Internal Bleeding, Bound)
The second phase is coming to consciousness -- reconnecting to one’s intuition, gaining insight. It is also the discovery following this insight of new things, of things previously hidden, now revealed among the ashes and debris.
(Tears, Spinal Tap, Forgiveness, Skin Deep, Knowing)
Finally, there is the promise of new life – seeds, pods full of possibilities, rich soil, growth, commitment. (All My Eggs, Nature/Nurture, Cocooning, Opportunity & Regret II)
Works included:
Burned
Rage
Internal Bleeding
Bound
Tears
Spinal Tap
Forgiveness
Skin Deep
Knowing
Nature/Nurture
Cocooning
Opportunity & Regret II
Watch the Moon
United We Fall
Life Rains