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Statement-
My work is informed by the pathway and history of my life. I source ideas from people, politics, environments and nature, and filter them through experience, memory or imagination. I like to engage the viewer to linger and interact with my work to explore meaning. I have a tendency towards allegorical content with theatrical movement and disconnected time lapses, all pictorial .
Painting has always been my focus, but drawing is the foundation of my work and the best way to think things through. I find that making three-dimensional work is a challenge and also a goal for me right now, to learn about materials and techniques from other artists who inspire me to grow.
Professional
Career Changes:
After 23 years at Maui Arts & Cultural Center http://www.mauiarts.org it is time to reinvent and explore! As Director of Exhibitions at the MACC Schaefer International Gallery,(2009-2023) I had the honor of working with outstanding artists from all over the world, to curate and organize exhibitions around their ideas and help promote their careers. This enabled me to develop public programming and opportunities in the arts to elevate the experiences of people of all ages. Among the visual arts programs I developed: Young Artmakers, Artworks, Curious Learners and Art=Mixx.
Current pursuits:
Studio time, art consultation, independent curator
Teaching Artist:
For over 20 years I have organized education programs and taught students K - 12 ,specializing in residencies and professional development for teachers .
I am currently working with Pōmaika'i Elementary School on Maui, teaching drawing and painting to students, and professional development for teachers.
Art Consultation:
For direction and handling of acquisitions, design considerations, shipping and installation, I offer experience, expertise and connections to move a project along.
If you have a need? Lets talk.
Juried Exhibitions (select)
2024- Hui No'eau Annual Juried Exhibit, Maui Hawai 'i
2022,2021 Hui No'eau Annual Juried Exhibit, Maui, Hawai'i
2020- Abstract Only, Wailoa Arts Center, Hilo Hawai'i
2018- Honolulu Printmakers, Honolulu Museum of Art at Linekona Center
Hui No’eau Annual Juried , Maui, HI.
Mid Summer Art Celebration, Wailoa Art Center, Hilo, Hawai'i
2017 Art Maui (numerous times)
2017 Honolulu Printmakers, Honolulu, Hawai'i
2016 Honolulu Printmakers, Honolulu, Hawai'i
2015 Abstract Only, Wailoa Art Center, Hilo, Hawai'i
Collections (select)
The White House, Washington D.C.
The Four Seasons Resort, Maui Hawaii
Kapiolani Hospital, Women’s Breast Center, Honolulu, HI.
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, Honolulu HI
Getty Trust, Judge Bill Newsom
Awards
2024- Jurors Choice Award, Hui No'eau Juried Annual exhibit, juror Debra Drexler
2024-State Foundation On Culture and the Arts, Acquisition Award, Art in Public Places Collection
2021 State Foundation On Culture and the Arts, Acquisition Award, Art in Public Places Collection
2016 John Young Award for Excellence, Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition, Honolulu Museum of Art School, Honolulu, HI
Community Service
2022 Juror, Hawai'i Craftsmen Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition, Honolulu Hawaii
2018 Juror, Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, student entry
2016 Juror, Abstract Only, Wailoa Art Center
2013 Juror, Maui County Fair visual arts
2010 Juror, Artists of Kauai
Educator /Presenter (select)
2023-2024 Teaching Artist Residency, grades 4 & 5, Pōmaika'i Elementary School
2018 Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Connecting Heritage Through Portraiture, Nā Hopena A‘o (“HĀ”) education framework Summer Institute
2017 Public Art: Encouraging Awareness and Appreciation with Students workshop, SFCA and HAAE three separate island presentations.
2016 Expanding Relevancy: The Visual Arts and Civic Engagement. Hawaii Museum Association
2015 Encouraging Ideas: Directing Students in Creativity, Workshop for teachers K-8, MACC
Balancing Your Act- Workshop series for teachers K-8, Honolulu Theater for Youth, O ‘ahu
2015- Geometry and Linear Perspective: Connecting Math and Visual Art- Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, MACC
Education
Kansas City Art Institute
Rocky Mountain School of Art
Professional Development
2018 Nā Hopena A‘o (“HĀ”) education framework training
2014 STEAM Conference- San Diego
2013 Integrating the Arts with Common Core State Standards, by Deborah Brzoska
2008 The Kennedy Center, Planning Effective Residencies
2007 University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Exhibition Design for Museums & Galleries
2006 State of Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu, Coalition for Workshops
Arts First, Assessment and Advanced Teaching Artists,
2004 Reflective Teaching Artist Series, by Eric Booth
2001-3 The Kennedy Center and Education Partners SFCA, DOE HAAE MACC ‘The Art of the Standards’
1996 The Kennedy Center, ‘Artists as Educators’, Dr. Jack Carr
1995 J. P Getty Center, Los Angeles, Discipline Based Art Education
Affiliations
2006-2019 Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Advanced Teaching Artist Roster
Past- Hawaii Museum Association, Board of Directors
1982- Present American Society of Composers and Publishers, Member
Gallery Representation / Works Available
Cedar Street Galleries, Honolulu, Hawaii. [866] - 498-7700
Artist Studio, by appointment [808] – 280-5749
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