2023 Gallery

My latest work along with the inspiration behind this collection – my home. 


 

Returning to my hometown after living in Austin, I was lucky to land in this house on the banks of the Tennessee River. I’ve visited this haven my whole life – it was built by a family friend, my mom's oldest companion since second grade until his passing at age 80. 

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Though his house was less than a mile from my childhood home, coming here was like traveling to another universe. Starting construction in 1964, he began carving out a place for himself to live and for his friends to escape. He added on to this home for the next forty years. A tucked away secret garden and a fairytale home full of enchanting delights, this place nurtured my burgeoning creativity and set up shop in my heart from the very beginning. 

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Even as an adult, coming to see him and experience his gracious, unaffected charm, was a cherished treat. Spending an afternoon or evening here felt like I’d won the lottery. So, to have the opportunity to now call this place home feels like a full circle moment, a wild dream come true, a gift from the hands that nurtured this place and inspired my creativity throughout my life.

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I hope you’ll enjoy seeing glimpses of this place and the art it has recently inspired. 

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