My practice explores inequities such as patriarchy and racism. The struggle to escape those influences is tainted and motivates me to challenge existing oppressive structures in my art practice – to confront oppression especially when found within myself.
I use materials and methods that respond to questions I am asking. I frequently employ diverse techniques across my practice including painting, photography, printmaking, and collage. Through the medium of assemblage and collage for example, I repurpose found items and fragmented imagery to explore other views.
My path through an art practice is non-traditional. At 49 I earned a BFA, followed by an MFA at 52, both from Emily Carr University of Art & Design. I was in academia for over 10 years, teaching studio and academic visual arts courses at Emily Carr University of Art & Design and North Island College.
How to say my last name.
