A recent visit to Ireland’s Stone Age passage tombs of Newgrange presented me with an opportunity to observe and feel the history of these lands. The passage tombs were constructed approximately 5,000 years ago as burial and ceremonial gathering sites for surrounding communities. The orientation and intricate placement of these stones speak to their interests in the movement of sun across sky throughout all seasons.
Over the course of researching the passage tombs, I have come to see the stones as representations of humankind一each with its’ own markings allowing for their unique expression一no two stones the same. Together they form a community, leaning on each other for support, resilient against time, capturing the light. I have a strong sense they are teaching us lessons of individuality while being inseparable.
These stones have become part of my story, as I am now part of theirs.
Woodcut print, monotype & collage
Print: 8”x8”
Woodcut print, monotype & collage
Print: 8”x8”
Woodcut and Carborundum Print
Akua Ink and BFK Rives paper
11” x 14” unframed or 19” x 22” framed
Woodcut and Carborundum Print
Akua Ink and BFK Rives paper
11” x 14” unframed or 19” x 22” framed
Woodcut and Carborundum Print
Akua Ink on BFK Rives paper
11” x 14” unframed or 19” x 22” framed
Woodcut and Carborundum Print
Akua Ink and BFK Rives paper
11” x 14” unframed or 19” x 22” framed
Encaustic Print with Woodcut Collage
Akua Ink on BFK Rives and Kitakata papers
Unframed Print: 8” x 8”
Encaustic Print with Woodcut Collage
Akua Ink on BFK Rives and Kitakata papers
Unframed Print: 8” x 8”
Encaustic Print with Woodcut Collage
Akua Ink on BFK Rives and Kitakata papers
Unframed Print: 8” x 8”
Woodcut Print - Akua Ink on
BFK Rives paper
Woodcut Print - Akua on BFK Rives paper
A recent dive into the study of ancient Irish art rekindled my deep appreciation for its designs. The simple, yet intricate, motifs are significant in Ireland and familiar to me from childhood. Since I have lived away from Ireland since 1990, the link to my heritage is present, but somewhat fragmented. My desire to explore this fragmentation led me to my current print series, “Fractured”.
My process begins with drawing and carving a woodblock for each design. During the inking phase, I offset the ink onto another surface before printing, resulting in a less defined motif. Repeating the same process with multiple woodblocks, I build up the final image layer by layer. The overall result is a combination of intertwined designs that are no longer individually recognizable at first glance. This process speaks to both the layers of time that have passed since the original of these carvings, as well as to my relationship to my own history and culture.
Monoprint - Layered Woodcut print using Akua ink on Mulberry Paper - mounted onto BFK Rives
Print: 12” x 12”
Mounted: 18” x 18”
Monoiprint - Layered Woodcut print using Akua ink on Mulberry Paper - mounted onto BFK Rives
Print: 12” x 12”
Mounted: 18” x 18”
Monoprint - Layered Woodcut print using Akua ink on Mulberry Paper - mounted onto BFK Rives
Print: 12” x 12”
Mounted: 18” x 18”
Monorpint - Layered Woodcut print using Akua ink on Mulberry Paper - mounted onto BFK Rives
Print: 12” x 12”
Mounted: 18” x 18”
Monoprint - Layered Woodcut print using Akua ink on Mulberry Paper - mounted onto BFK Rives
Print: 12” x 12”
Mounted: 18” x 18”
Woodcut Print & Collage
BFK Rives paper using Akua Inks
Size: 20” x 20” unframed
Woodcut Print & Collage
BFK Rives paper using Akua Inks
Size: 22” x 22” unframed
Akua ink on Masa and BFK Rives
Woodcut Print & Collage
14.25” x 11.25” framed
Woodcut Print & Collage
Akua Ink on Masa & BFK Rives paper
14.25” x 11.25” Framed
Inspired by a discussion of Scenery vs. Landscape in Belderrig, Co. Mayo. We discussed scenery being what you can see and admire vs. landscape being the scenery plus the history associated with the area.
In this series I represent the Irish landscape and what it means for me - the swirling winds, crashing waves, sense of mystery and a direct line to my ancestors - providing a deep feeling of belonging or ‘being of the land’.
Carborundum, Chine Collé, Caran d’Ache
Framed: 14” x 18”
Carborundum, Chine Collé, Caran d’Ache
Framed: 14” x 18”
Carborundum, Chine Collé, Caran d’Ache
Framed: 14” x 18”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Akua Ink on BFK Rives
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Akua Ink on BFK Rives
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Akua Ink on BFK Rives
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Encaustic, Dry Point & Monotype
Akua Ink on BFK Rives paper
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Collograph and Dry Point
Akua Ink on BFK Rives
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
This series is influences by observing nature in the woods and along the shores of New England and international shores. Each layer is achieved by using different printmaking techniques to represent the complexity of natural textures and patterns.
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Framed Size: 13.75”w x 15.75”h
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Framed Size: 13.75”w x 15.75”h
Carborundum & Dry Point
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Carborundum, Dry Point & Monotype
Unframed Print: 8” x 10”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Offset Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
Dry Point and Carborundum Print
Mounted on wooden cradled panel
8” x 8”
This series began at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 when we were all redefining our physical and personal spaces. I used a 10” x 10” woodblock plate and reconfigured it in many ways to create a variety of prints. It was in reference to how our, for example, dining rooms became offices, our backyards became dining rooms and our sense of personal distance was completely changed.
Woodcut Print & Collage
Edition: 1 of 1 - part of the Redefining Space series
Akua Inks on BFK Rives & Masa paper
Size: 30” x 20” unframed
Series: 1/1
Woodcut Print & Collage
Edition: 1 of 1 - part of the Redefining Space series
Akua Inks on BFK Rives & Masa paper
Size: 30” x 20” unframed
Series: 1/1
Woodcut Print & Collage
Edition: 1 of 1 - part of the Redefining Space series
Akua Inks on BFK Rives & Masa paper
Size: 30” x 20” unframed
Series: 1/1
SOLD
Woodcut Print & Collage
Edition: 1 of 1 - part of the Redefining Space series
Akua Inks on BFK Rives & Masa paper
Size: 12” x 22” unframed
SOLD
Woodcut Print & Collage
Edition: 1 of 1 - part of the Redefining Space series
Akua Inks on BFK Rives & Masa paper
Size: 12” x 22” unframed
Woodcut Print
BFK Rives paper using Akua Inks
Size: 12”w x 18”h
Series: 1/1
Woodcut Print
BFK Rives paper using Akua Inks
Size: 12”w x 18”h
Series: 1/1
Being an immigrant provides opportunity for adventure, safe harbor, career advancement and building a new, or different, life. It is a journey taken by many in different countries around the world. Everyone’s reason for becoming an immigrant, and journey as an immigrant, differs. For me it has been rollercoaster of emotions from excitement, feeling different (maybe too different) to full integration into my community. Over the last few years there have been many cycles of each phase as I come to terms with never really belonging here, but also no longer belonging completely at home.
Woodcut Print & Collage - Akua Ink on BFK Rives
16” x 16” Framed
SOLD (other color variations available)
Woodcut Print
BFK Rives using Akua Ink
16” x 20” framed
Woodcut Print - Akua Ink on BFK Rives paper
16” x 20” framed
Woodcut print - Akua Ink on BFK Rives paper
16” x 20” framed
Woodcut print - Akua Ink on BFK Rives
16” x 20” Framed
Each piece is my reaction, or interpretation, of news featured during 2021 and current times.
Woodcut Print & Collage
12” x 15”
Woodcut & Collage
12” x15”
Woodcut Print & Collage - Akua Ink on BFK Rives
For the national Marking COVID 19 Lives exhibit
Woodcut Print & Collage - Akua Ink on BFK Rives
16” x 20” Framed
I enjoy observing the landscape - broadly and close up. In it is see patterns and textures that I strive to represent in this series.
I consider this an ongoing, never ending series, as I intend to continue my landscape observations throughout my life.
Woodcut Reduction Print using Akua Ink on BFK Rives Paper
Size: 10x13.25 unframed
Edition: 12 - (6 SOLD)
Woodcut Reduction Print using Akua ink on BFK Rives paper
Size: 8x10 unframed
Edition: V1 - 10 (2 SOLD - 8 available)
Woodcut Print - Oil based Ink
BFK Rives paper
SOLD - Other color variations available
Woodcut Reduction Print
Akua Ink on BFK Rives paper
Size: 14w x 13h inches
Edition: 10 - (4 SOLD)
Woodcut Print - Akua Ink on BFK Rives
Size: 14: x 14” framed
Variable edition available
SOLD
Woodcut & Collage - Aka Ink on BFK Rives paper
Size: 14w x 11h inches
Woodcut print using Oil Based Ink on BFK Rives paper
Variable Edition (multiple color variations available)
Size: 14” x 11” unframed or 22” x 18” framed
Woodcut Print & Collage
Akua Ink on BFK Rives paper
Size: 17w x 21h
Color variations available
Woodcut Reduction Print
Akua ink on BFK Rives
Mounted on board - 5” x 5”
Wet Cyanotype
Wet Cyanotype
This page contains a variety of 3D explorations and series. Some representing the fragility of life and others exploring shapes and possibilities with prints. All center around the idea of vessels as a metaphor for life experiences.
Sculpture using vessel shaped from Woodcut prints and fallen twigs
Approx Size: 17” x 16” x 4”d
Sculpture using vessel shaped from Woodcut prints and fallen twigs.
Approx Size: 8” x 12” x 4”d
