TEDActive
As the Artist in Residence for TEDActive 2015 in Whistler, BC, I provided two installations: the main stage installation, "Untangled," and an interactive art installation, "The Act of Stillness." Untangled was created for my first TEDx talk in 2013 and was featured at the Portland International Airport (2013-2014) in Concourse E. "The Act of Stillness" is a metaphor for the creative process. Ironically, stillness often leads to our greatest creative breakthroughs. I intentionally created a simple, low-tech installation at a busy, connected conference to remind us that we can claim moments of reflection and allow great ideas to flow even in our fleeting, busy lives. "The Act of Stillness" invited the viewer to enter, slow down, and encourage that flow. This piece went on to be featured at TEDxMtHood, Revolution Hall in Portland, OR.
Portland International Airport
"Untangled," mesmerized travelers (according to the TSA and tweets received by strangers), graced the prestigious Portland International Airport from August 2013 to January 2014. As the recipient of the "Best Airport in the US" title for 2013, PDX proudly showcases an esteemed art program, serving as a gateway to the vibrant culture and artistic expression of the Northwest region. Delve deeper into the inspiration behind "Untangled" by accessing my TEDx talk, "Untangling the Stories". A special thanks to Michelle Jones, TEDxCUP organizer, and lighting wizard, Steven Harper, Indigo Design.
SPI-RAL
I was invited to create an installation for the 2012 Cascade Aids Project Art Evening and Auction in Portland, OR, resulting in the spi-ral installation. At the time, I was studying Indian Tantric art, a religious, contemplative practice. The simple images are used to recall and re-enter a state of meditation throughout the day. I chose to work with the spiral, an archetypal, timeless symbol. The center point can be a place of stillness, a new beginning or a final conclusion. The spiral lines that widen or tighten around this point become a path of contraction or expansion, introspection or emptiness, growth or hibernation. Through this work, the spiral became a meditation, a metaphor and a map for my life and a symbol for the marks of our human experience.
See
The Manor of Art, held in 2009, was a collaborative effort where 100+ artists created site specific installations in a retired nursing home. The “see” installation was an opportunity to rewrite the history of the Manor as an institution where we warehoused our elderly and sequestered them from our sight. I chose to create a beautiful, educational room using encaustic and beeswax for it’s ethereal qualities. On one level the “see” installation in room 350 was about how a bee sees, how a human sees and how I see as an artist. And, on a deeper level, it was about how we all see and experience one another.
