Exhibitions | Statement | Bio
Exhibitions
2024 I. We. They. Celebrations of Gender Exhibition, juried by Thea Quiray Tagle, Art Benicia, Benicia CA
2024 ArtSpan Auction “Stay Gold”, San Francisco, CA
2023 ArtSpan SFOS 2023, Miro Studios, San Francisco CA
2023 ArtSpan SFOS 2023 ArtLaunch, SOMArts, San Francisco CA
2023 Unnatural Selection, Helvella Arts, Oakland CA, juried by gallery members
2023 RBA Creative, Guest Artist, Oakland CA
2023 Salon des Refusés, Four Chicken Gallery, San Francisco CA
2023 Beginning: New History and Artistic Growth, BlueStream Gallery, San Francisco CA, juried by Kiwon Kang
2023 All About Women, Marin Society of Artists, San Rafael CA, juried by Lori Austin
2023 50 or Older, Las Lagunas Art Gallery, Las Lagunas CA
2023 A Fine Line, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Pawtucket RI, juried by Karen Harris and Lois Harada
2023 Pride is Not a Crime, Helvella Art, Oakland CA, juried by gallery members
2023 East Bay Open Studios group exhibition, Uptown Station, Oakland CA
2023 East Bay Open Studios, “The Animal in Me”, Farley’s East, Oakland CA
2023 ArtSpan 2023 Juried Benefit Art Auction, 111 Minna, San Francisco CA, various jurors
2023 Art & Ecology (online), O’Hanlan Center for the Arts, Mill Valley CA, juried by Obi Kaufmann
2023 Climate Change: Protecting Mother Earth, San Francisco Women Artists, juried by Danielle Siembieda
2023 For the Love of Birds, MONCA, Chico CA, juried by staff
2023 The Tiny Show, Pence Gallery, Davis CA
2022-23 Not Yet Extinct series, ArtSpan Art in Neighborhoods, Cumaica Café, San Francisco CA
2022 ArtSpan SFOS Showcase Exhibition, San Francisco CA
2022 ArtSpan SFOS, Café Alma, San Francisco CA
2022 In My Backyard, GearBox Gallery, Oakland CA, juried by Joyce Gordon and Eric Murphy of Joyce Gordon Gallery
2022 Art Auction, Pence Gallery, Davis CA
2022 Bioneers Conference, San Francisco CA
2022 Invitational Exhibition, 4th Street Fine Art, Berkeley CA, juried by members
2022 Strength of Women, RBA Creative, Oakland CA
2022 Undomesticated, Gallery One, Ellensburg, Washington, juried by Jane Kim of Ink Dwell
2022 Women Rising, The Drawing Room, San Francisco CA
2022 FloRa and FauNa Exhibit 2022, juried, Red Bluff Art Gallery / Online
2022 Tides of Change, The Drawing Room, San Francisco CA
2022 6 x 6, Grants Pass Museum of Art, Grants Pass OR
2022 Embrace, A Juried Exhibition, 4th Street Fine Art, Berkeley CA, juried by Celena Peet
2021 ArtSpan SFOS Showcase Exhibition, Juror’s Choice Amplify Award, San Francisco CA, juried by Randolph Belle
2021 ArtSpan Open Studios, Oakland CA
2021 East Bay Open Studios, Oakland CA
2020 Kids & Art Fundraiser: Featured Artist, San Francisco CA / Online
2017 RBA Creative, Oakland CA
2017 The Gallery @ Panorama, “Wooden Icons” (solo), Oakland CA
2017 The New East Bay Open Studios, Oakland CA
2016 Berkeley Art Center, “Here”, Berkeley CA
2016 Berkeley Art Party, Berkeley CA
2015 Berkeley Art Center, “Here”, Berkeley CA
2015 ProArts East Bay Open Studios, Oakland CA
2015 EBOS Preview Exhibition, ProArts Gallery, Oakland CA
2014 Berkeley Art Center, “Here”, Berkeley CA
2014 Peter Thomas, “Mythology Series” (solo), Berkeley CA
2012 Tech Liminal, “Loss” (solo), Oakland CA
1999 Grant Street Gallery, San Francisco CA
1990 “Other Foot In The Door”, Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, Minneapolis MN
1989 “Configurations”, Security Pacific, Los Angeles CA(Review in L.A. Times)
1988 The Emerging Collector, New York NY
Awards & Memberships
Member, National Museum of Women in the Arts & ArtSpan SF
2021 ArtSpan SFOS Showcase Exhibition, Juror’s Choice Amplify Award, San Francisco, juried by Randolph Belle
Art Sales
2021 Holiday Sale, 1890 Bryant Studios, San Francisco
2021 Art Pop-up, Caffe 817, Oakland
2016 Art Night SF, San Francisco
Retail Sources
Panorama Framing & Gallery
3350 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 629-1918
Statement
Diversity in all its forms infuses our world with vibrancy. The complexity and amazing details of the natural world is nothing short of exuberant.
Initially, I was taught to perceive nature as a realm where minimal energy expenditure ensured the preservation of life. However, this view disregards the richness of expression found in the natural world. Nature revels in diversity, showcasing myriad forms of life, each with its own unique beauty and purpose.
In my detailed drawings, I strive to illuminate the significance of elements of nature, particularly the interconnectedness between species. My focus lies on exploring interspecies symbiosis, a theme I approach through various series, each offering a distinct perspective. My artistic process is deliberate and unhurried. I carefully consider each mark, holding the essence of the piece in my mind before rendering it onto paper. I use a variety of materials but often return to my love of graphite.
Through my art, I embark on a journey of unlearning misconceptions instilled in me. I come to embrace the truth that nature, like humanity, is diverse, complex, and vivid. My work serves as a celebration of this truth, inviting viewers to recognize and appreciate the kaleidoscope of life that surrounds us.
Bio
When I was five years old, I would tell people I was going to be a deer when I grew up. I was very embarrassed when I realized you had to stay a human your whole life. That’s when I switched to my second choice: to be an artist. Throughout my childhood I love drawing and painting and was always trying to improve my skills.
I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area just after college, which felt like coming home. The natural surroundings have been a strong influence on my life and my art. I initially pursued an art career for about a decade but then decided I did not want to sell my art, as it was too personal. Years later I completely changed my mind on this. I am now possessed by a strong desire to get my art out into the world. I would like my art to bring beauty, thoughtfulness and inspiration to as many people as possible.
My art expresses my relationship with the wildness in the world. My wildness has mostly been tamed by culture, society and domesticity, but it still exists inside me — as it does with everyone.
