Ruminations

Philosophical thoughts about life, our planet and humanity.

Lowly Ruminations on A Conflict Not Defined as War

How to process the the destruction and senseless devastation of the Ukraine and its people? These are very small thoughts, translated visually, that speak to the turmoil being experienced–from lowly my perspective.

Lowly Ruminations on a Conflict Not Defined as War_ No. 1, Mixed media, 5" X5" 2022

Lowly Ruminations on a Conflict Not Defined as War_No. 3, Mixed media, 5" X5" 2022

Lowly Rumination on a Conflict Not Defined as War_No. 2, Mixed media, 5" X5" 2022

Elemental Stewardship

Buffeted by ever-rising temperatures, drought, forest fires, flooding, and diminishing polar ice, it is clear that we need to protected and preserve the planet we exist on. The planet we steward. Each element of nature demonstrates its power and capacity to impact our lives.

Of Sea and Tempest

Sumi ink, gesso on watercolor paper_ 6" X 6" each_ 27" X 13" installed 2021

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Serotinous Dispersal

Some plants are serotinous and only disperse their seeds in response to an environmental stimulus. Carried on the wind, picked up by flowing water and absorbed into the earth, the journey sustains life.

 No. 1 - 6, Oil on paper, charcoal, graphite, water soluble crayon, RF paint stick , 11.75 " X 11.75" _ each 2020

Pollinator's Expedition

The Pollinator's Expedition series interprets the challenges to the honey bee, the tiny creatures who are vital to our human existence. The tiny bee is essential to plant growth and by extension, the fruits, vegetables and nuts that fill our plates. "The honey bee population is decreasing due to disease, climate change and pesticides. Honey bees are essential for the pollination of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and support about $20 billion worth of crop production in the U.S. annually," according to Matthew Mulica, senior project manager at the Keystone Policy Center, a consulting company that works with the Honey Bee Health Coalition.

 No. 1 - 4, Oil on paper, charcoal, graphite, water soluble crayon, RF paint stick , 25.25" X 17.25" _ each  2019

References: Narrative Thread

In the summer of 2018, I entered my new studio and proceeded to listen to NPR on a regular basis, to scan the images of audio commentary, which resulted in the References: Narrative Thread series. These are small mixed media reactions to the daily info feed. The series continues...

he Camp Fire Mixed media on paper 9" X 15" 2018

Frayed US Mixed Media on paper 9" X 15" 2018

Hurricane Michael Mixed media on paper 9" X 12" 2018