2009 Work (not previously posted)

• Bird n' HandOf Reach of Children 
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• "M"ystery
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Above are several pieces I've done in the past year that I have not previously posted.
"Bird n' Hand"   "Of Reach of Children--A Cautionary Tale"   "M"- stery"   and  "Travelers"      
Of Reach of Children and Travelers are currently on display at the MFA Circle Gallery Annapolis through Nov 27th.

Entries for "Small Wonders" National Juried Exhibition at MFA

"The Web of Time"

"Oblation to An Unknown Saint"

"Bead Box 1: An Entertainment"

"Evening At The Alhambra"

I have entered these 4 pieces in this year's show. I am very happy with them.

The Artist's Reception at the Circle Gallery has been changed to August 30th from 3 to 5 PM. Sorry for the late notice. Hope to see you there!

Two small pieces in Summer Show

Two new pieces (3.5"X3.5") have been accepted into the juried Summer show at the MD Federation of Art Circle Gallery on State Circle in Annapolis. The show opens August 19th and the artists' reception is this Sunday, August 23rd from 3 to 5 PM. See you there!!

And A Little Child Shall Lead Them (Homage to Joseph Cornell)

"And A Little Child Shall Lead Them" (Homage to Joseph Cornell) Completed in March-April 2009. Currently on display in The Spring juried show at the Circle Gallery on State Street in Annapolis, along with "The Bishop's Obsession" which was awarded Honorable Mention.

"Damaged Goods"

This piece is about secrets in our past. We take risks whenever we trust others with our secrets. But it is human nature to want to share them.

New Work on display at Circle Gallery, Annapolis February 4th - 15th, 2009

"Critical Moment"


I am most grateful to the Maryland Federation of Art for giving artists the opportunity to display their work publicly. Again this year, the Circle Gallery on State Street in Annapolis was opened to artist members and I was happy to participate. On display were 11 of my pieces, many of them new. During the artists reception Saturday Feb 8th, it was suggested that I add some comments about each piece to help guide the viewer through the experience. Although I am hesitant to "pollute" the encounter with these constructions, I understand the need for clarification. I hope this will enhance people's enjoyment of my work.



"The Bishop's Obsession (front)"

Entries for "Small Wonders" Show 2008

These two new pieces are entered in "Small Wonders" the national juried show to be displayed at the Circle Gallery of the MFA in December. Every piece in this show must be no more than 7" long, wide or deep. It is a very interesting show of great diversity.

Left: "Hierarchy of Needs" 6X6X3.5 inches

Right: "Courage" 1.75X3.75X1.5 inches

Lottery Show at MD Federation of Art

From February 6th through 17th, 2008, my work was displayed at the Circle Gallery on State Circle in Annapolis. This could effectively be called a "retrospective" because I was able to include all the work I had done since beginning to do "box" assemblage in January 2007.

Vincent's Muse

This is a box finished in January 2008. It is my new favorite. Vincent's Muse is an homage to Vincent Van Gogh, an artist with whom I feel some kinship. He was born 100 years before me minus two days. He struggled for years coming to terms with his artisitic muse. He is a tragic figure who brought an intense beauty into the world. He once referred to himself as a "broken pitcher". You may be able to make a tiny one out on the top shelf of this box.

Five Ladies and A beetle in Winter MFA Show

I am happy to say that another of my boxes has been accepted into a juried show at the Maryland Federation of Art Circle Gallery in Annapolis. Five Ladies and A Beetle is now on display through the end of the month there.

Then, during the first two weeks in February I will have a large number of pieces displayed together in "The Lottery Show" at the Circle Gallery. The opening will be held on Sunday February 10th from 3 to 5 PM.

I am also participating in the Mardi Gras Mask auction to raise funds for the gallery. Here's a photo of the mask I made and donated to the auction.

"Laura's Box" Begun November 1, 2007

Close up of middle block reverse side





Finished work reverse (left) front (right)

This box was begun the 1st of November 2007 in honor of my mother, Laura, who passed away on November 1, 2006 at the age of 94. She will always be my best friend.








First iteration, Nov 1st