"Life Unfolding"
1997
57 x 33 1/2 x 42
Mixed media, wood, paper, cloth, string
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Artifacts of everyday life that people collect, possess, and use on a regular basis can take on a sacred meaning and represent cultural harmony. The sacred meaning attached to these objects and perceptions of what is beautiful become diminished because people fail to interact intimately to create a sense of appreciation for what is valuable. My art is developed from common objects that are embellished with Asian paper and calligraphy, as well as found objects from the Kansas prairie which displays similarities in the human experience across cultures.