Portfolio of Works

I have always been attracted to the process of sculpting clay; the tactile give and take, the immediate response of the material…. malleable, spontaneous, and filled with infinite possibility. Clay grounds me, yet allows my ideas to take flight.

The natural world has been my primary influence and inspiration.  My focus on myth, imagery, narrative, and archetypal energies blur for me the lines between human and animal, and shared stories emerge in each piece. Animal metaphors convey the human condition and also speak to the interconnectedness of all living things. My work is influenced by the visceral need I believe burns in us to reclaim and experience this connection.

My sculpture develops intuitively and organically from clay coils and slabs of clay.  I work quickly, and purposefully leave finger marks to convey gestural spontaneity. I often apply multiple layers of colors and treatments, and approach surface finish in a painterly fashion. Found objects may accent, embellish, and define the work. Each piece has its own evolution and story which guides its ultimate form and finish.

 Artist Statement

I was born in the Philippines and traveled to America at 5 years old when my Dad, a Senior Chief in the United States Navy was stationed in Long Beach, CA. We migrated to the East Coast and I was raised in Virginia Beach, VA and have lived in Charlotte, NC since 2008.

I have had several careers in my 50 years from registered nurse in pediatric oncology, to hairstylist and small business owner.  I have always been inspired and drawn to creativity and self expression in a variety of forms including fashion, interior design, hair and of course art

This collection entitled Love and Acceptance is introspective and based on personal experiences, inner conflicts and cultural issues based on my Filipino heritage, American upbringing, gender roles and expectations, and the fluidity that exists between masculine and feminine attributes.

I have always been inspired by people and I hope this collection inspires others to pursue individual artistic endeavors and encourage introspection on his/her/ their own past and present and the role those experiences play in shaping future perspectives and experiences. I hope everyone has the opportunity and ability to celebrate with given or chosen families and lets light and love guide the path to peace and love.

A new show featuring work telling Epic Tales.

Artist Statement

This current body of work is the culmination of lifelong studies of symbols, iconography, and storytelling 

combined with studies in philosophy, ancient and current world cultures, and syncretism. The main 

character provides the context of the story being told while the characters surrounding provide the body.  

The swirling quality of the characters provides the viewer with the knowledge that we have continually told 

the same stories throughout history. They circle around us and will continue to do so until we learn from 

our history and move forward in a better way.

At this point in time, we should not be dealing with oppression in any form. We have the ability and 

technology to make life easier for all and yet we use it for personal gain and to continue the smoke and 

mirrors existence we have become accustomed to living. 

The purpose of my work is to show that vicious circle we have been caught in for 1,000s of years and 

begin a dialogue about how to open our eyes to our individual and collective potential to break the chains 

that have been put on us without us even realizing they are there.

Artist Statement

The idea for this series of paintings began in August of 2015. I had been making a yearly  “painting 

pilgrimage” to Ghost Ranch, New Mexico for the last 10 years. This land of Shining Stone—massive rock 

formations mixed in with the canyons and gorges—was also home to Georgia O’Keeffe for many years.

In July of 2015, a large storm with heavy rain caused a flash flood with waters 27 feet high in places, to come 

barreling down the narrow Box Canyon arroyo. Boulders as big as small cars fell from the mesa and tumbled 

downstream in what must have been a thundering roar, as they joined up with trees that had been torn from 

their roots. When the water receded, a new landscape emerged.I saw the once orderly arroyo in August that 

year and was overwhelmed by the power of Mother Nature. Large pines and cottonwoods lay horizontal in the 

now dry creek bed with wave upon wave of small sticks and grasses, rocks and debris woven in and 

out of their branches. Total chaos surrounded me—and it was beautiful. I had to paint it. 

Thepaintings were already spinning around in my head. I could not wait for them to emerge. Whether I am 

looking at pure nature or the aftermath of nature’s impact on the landscape as Mother Earth reacts to the 

damage done by us—this new series has created a marriage between my passion for color and my love of 

graphic design. As storms continue to rage in reaction to changes in the climate, my source of inspiration for 

this series will surely never run dry.

There is true beauty in total chaos.