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I believe
the act of art making can be an act of self-determination and
empowerment. My paintings most often examine the contradictions I have
found when my experience of reality has been in conflict with what I
have been taught to expect by the dominant culture around me. I seek to
use visual language to expand what we can imagine is possible. In some
instances, I am trying to express concepts for which we do not seem to
have words. In particular, I am concerned with examining those things
that have been polarized into negatives and positives, much as feminine
and masculine have been separated into opposites instead of being
viewed as equally valued parts of a balanced, healthy whole. This
concern leads me to find inspiration in the images and objects
traditionally associated with the female in this culture. I both
celebrate and critique the social power associated with gender role
divisions. My paintings document my creative and critical thinking as I
re-examine those roles and consider my place in them.
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Spiral 30" × 40" ©2004
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