I find that what I’m painting is always about the same thing: Life continues… it can be so incredibly harmonious, and at the same time so full of chaos. It’s always about Life. Life starts, Life ends and there’s beauty in that.
POST-STROKE ARTISTIC EXPLOSION
In December 2020 I experienced a series of strokes. It profoundly affected my eyesight and I was terrified that I would never be able to paint again. A year later I was invited by a friend to mess around in her studio and I jumped at the chance. My previous work had been painted on wood panels, but I was hesitant to do so again. At the encouragement of my friend I began painting on watercolor paper and what followed was 40 pieces at a fast pace that was stunning. It was an amazing magical experience which revived my self confidence and gave me so much freedom and joy.
At the end of my painting process on paper I started looking at old wood panels in my studio and decided to take the leap back to wood. From my previous experience I felt more confident in my relationship with color and to allow my immediate experience in the moment to be enough to express how I was feeling. The work on wood has been a great teacher of patience and faith and forethought. I love the colors and the passion that I have found again. For many years I named all of my wood panels with a Sanskrit name. I am now back to that feeling that my work aligns with my devotion.
