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the power of words


A collection that engages the mind as much as the eye, each piece in the power of words collection visually interprets the verse “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” (Proverbs 25:11 NIV).


I began the power of words (or what I affectionately call my apple series) as a way to experiment with media and techniques but soon found it was allowing me to process deep-seated thoughts. These pieces are layered not only with varied media, but with meaning and symbolism.


My interest in typography is evident, and I incorporated it, along with graphic shapes and mark-making, to communicate with you. I began by working with straightforward, literal interpretations of the Scripture verse and progressed to pieces that are more abstract, both visually and conceptually. The result is 12 large-scale mixed media paintings and a subset series of small works called vessels.

| Word |
2017
mixed media on canvas
36in x 36in x 1.5in
| core thoughts |
2017
mixed media on linen
40in x 30in x 1.5in
| #silence |
2018
mixed media on canvas
30in x 30in x 1.5in
| #noise |
2018
mixed media on linen
30in x 30in x 1.5in
| the conversations in our head |
2019
mixed media on linen
36in x 36in x 1.5in
| the most universally spoken word |
2020
mixed media on linen
36in x 36in x 1.5in
| dream aka pie in the sky |
2020
acrylic, spray paint, composite gold and silver leaf on linen
36in x 36in x 1.5in
| alpha |
2020
mixed media on linen
40in x 30in x 1.5in
| omega |
2020
mixed media on linen
40in x 30in x 1.5in
| lip photosynthesis |
2021
mixed media on linen
40in x 30in x 1.5in
| say(ving) grace |
2021
mixed media on linen
40in x 30in x 1.5in
| place is a noun and a verb |
2021
mixed media
30in x 40in x 1.5in
| the tree of life…and it's a happenin' life! |
2019
acrylic, spray paint, water soluble pastel, and oil stick on linen
48in x 36in x 1.5in