Transformation is an inherently inspiring source for storytelling. The breakdown of architecture and place, the evolution of culture, the way water flows through the earth inspire me to capture their essences and create art somewhere between representational and abstract. My appreciation for the past and the passage of time resonate in my studio practice and ultimately in my paintings. I create abstract, textural works inspired by the interaction of culture, history, architecture, artifact, travel, and nature.
With paint and encaustic mediums I explore watering down, thickening up or suspending to ‘disturb’ layers or elements that explore a sense of time, memory, and place. I appropriate and evolve visual symbols to invite lyrical and meaningful ways of expressing life.
The Japanese notion of Wabisabi embodies the appreciation of honoring that which is broken and acknowledging time-worn surfaces and beauty in imperfection. This concept is key to my practice. My art is the product conveyed by years of observing. My quiet dedication to the exploration of techniques that express my view is tireless.
Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions
2024
”Longing for Attachment”, Artogether/Asian Cultural Center, Oakland, CA
MKContemporary Art Gallery/MKContemporary.Art
ArtSmart Art Consultants/ArtSmartco.com
Artist Alliance/Oceanside Museum of Art/Oceanside, CA
2022
2021
Permanent Collection | City of Brentwood Public Library | Brentwood, CA
Small Works | Whitney Modern Gallery | Los Gatos, CA
2020
California Dreaming Juried Art Exhibition | Village Theatre Art Gallery | Danville, CA
Women Artists Making Their Mark | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
2019
Statewide Painting Competition, Honorable Mention | Triton Museum of Art | Santa Clara
Featured Artist | 10 West Gallery | Santa Barbara
Group Show | Ruby Living Design | Mill Valley
"Conversations With Culture" | Asia Week | San Francisco
Permanent Collection | Triton Museum of Art | Santa Clara
2018
“Color Works” | Marin Museum of Contemporary Art | Novato, CA
“Bay Area Women Artists” | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
“Conversations with Culture” | Asia Week | San Francisco, CA
“Time and Place” | Firehouse Arts Center | Pleasanton, CA
“Tell Me a Story” | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
2017
Fall National Juried Exhibition | Marin Museum of Contemporary Art | Novato, CA
Artist Alliance Group Exhibit | Oceanside Museum of Art | Oceanside, CA
Altered Book and Book Arts Exhibition | Marin Museum of Contemporary Art | Novato, CA
"Art of the Spirit" | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
"Dreamscapes" | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
2016
Solo Exhibit, "A Sense of Place" | Triton Museum of Art | Santa Clara, CA
Solo Exhibit, "Scratching the Surface" | Manna Gallery | Oakland, CA
Bay Area Women Artists | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
"Bold" | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
"Sign of the Times" | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
2015
Los Gatos Museums Gallery
Annual Member Show | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
Art of the Spirit | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
Delta Gallery of the Arts | Brentwood, CA
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
Los Altos Rotary Art Show | Los Altos, CA
Group Exhibit, “Oscar Night” | J'Co's Place | Los Gatos, CA
Group Exhibit | Gallery 85 Vernon Davis Foundation | San Jose, CA
Featured Artist | J Hettinger Design Showroom | Alamo, CA
2014
Statewide Painting Competition | Triton Museum of Art | Santa Clara, CA
Member Show | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
Winner of the Annual Spring Obsession Poster | Ironstone Vineyards | Murphys, CA
Juried Exhibit, "Red" | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
Discover Art League Open Studios | Brentwood, CA
Allied Artists West Group Exhibit | Town Hall | Los Altos Hills, CA
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
Los Altos Rotary Art Show | Los Altos, CA
Featured Artist | J Hettinger Design Showroom | Alamo, CA
"Soulful Expressions" | Gallery of Dreams | Campbell, CA
Solo Exhibit, "Reflections" | Gallery on Second | Brentwood, CA
"All Figured Out" Juried Group Exhibit | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
"Luminous Worlds" Art of the Spirit, Juried Group Exhibit | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
Spring Obsession Art Show (Open and Themed division) | Ironstone Vineyards | Murphys CA
Annual Spring Obsession Poster Award | Ironstone Vineyards | Murphys CA
2013
Allied Artists West Group Exhibit | Los Altos Hills Town Hall | Los Altos, CA
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
Solo Exhibit, “Discovery” | Sculpterra Winery | Paso Robles, CA
Solo Exhibit, “Elements” | Gallery on Second | Brentwood, CA
“Rethink It” Juried Group Exhibit | Gallery 85 Vernon Davis Foundation | San Jose, CA
2012
Solo Exhibit, “Reflections” | Sugey, Sudwich, and Carney | Los Gatos, CA
Bay Area Women Artists’ Exhibit | O'Hanlon Center for the Arts | Mill Valley, CA
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
"The Journey" Juried Group Exhibit | Gallery 85 Vernon Davis Foundation for the Arts | San Jose, CA
Solo Exhibit, “It's My Nature” | Granite Rock Design Center | Cupertino, CA
2011
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
Spring Obsession Art Show (Open and Themed division) | Ironstone Vineyards | Murphys CA
Solo Exhibit | Marriott Hotel | Santa Clara, CA
Solo Exhibit, “Zen” | Avalon Yoga | Palo Alto, CA
Solo Exhibit | Cinnabar Winery | Saratoga, CA
2010
Artfest Juried Show | Triton Museum | Santa Clara, CA
“Surface Tension/H20," | Bay Area Models Center | Sausalito, CA
Juried Group Show | Los Gatos Art Association | Los Gatos, CA
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
“We are Family” | San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose, CA
Juried Group Show | Bargetto Winery | Stockton, CA
2009
Saratoga Rotary Art Show | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA
Juried Group Show | Los Gatos Art Association
Touch My Heart Juried Event | Los Gatos Museum | Los Gatos, CA
Artfest Juried Show | Triton Museum | Santa Clara, CA
Invited artist to render my interpretation of Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Nils Peterson selected poem | Museums of Los Gatos
Sequoia Art Association Juried Show | Redwood City, CA
Pacific Art League Juried Show
Artist’s Magazine Annual Art Competition
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Los Gatos Art Association
Los Gatos Museum
Allied Artists West Women's Caucus for the Arts
South Bay Area Chapter Arts
Guild of the Delta
Resident artist/mentor for at-risk foster youth in Santa Clara County