Layered. Stitched. Woven. Fastened. Fused. As an artist I attempt to capture infinite horizons--earth, ocean and sky. Ever changing luminescent light is reflected from a multitude of vantage points on each mixed media piece. Acrylic paint is often layered on canvas over textured surfaces built up with metallic plasters and gel mediums. Metal reactive paints, rust activator and oxidizing solutions are applied to create a fluid range of atmospheric conditions and ethereal dimensions, at times accented with textured, metallic, glazed ceramic, bronze hardware or vintage buttons. Oxidized, rusty abstract forms emerge on sewn paper layered over copper mesh or dipped in resin. Acrylic interference, iridescent mediums and micaceous oxides create light shift and shimmering, reflective color play. Meant to be viewed from different angles at varying times of day, each piece offers a glimpse into an oxidized abstract landscape, a dark brooding monsoon, a sky ablaze at dawn or the peaceful calm within. I enjoy experimenting with various translucent and reactive media in documenting the diverse and ever changing horizons and natural beauty of the world around me.
Exhibitions
2021
Shine (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center-Dowell, MD) juror Erika Wright
(re)Building (Atlantic Gallery-NYC, NY) juror Jerry Mclaughlin
HxWxD (SCORE/SFVACC online) juror Charles Sherman
Call of the Wild (SCORE/SFVACC online) juror Carla Laureen Bollinger
2020
Pop Up (Project Artisan-Phuket, Thailand)
2019
Journeys (O'Hanlon Center for the Arts-Mill Valley, CA) juror Toni Littlejohn
2018
Jewelry Show (Blue Line Arts-Roseville, CA)
Elements (Sparrow Gallery-Sacramento, CA)
Art Bra Show (Blue Line Arts-Roseville, CA)
2017
Membership Medley (Blue Line Arts-Roseville, CA)
Mapping as Source (Arts Benicia-Benicia, CA) juror Katharine Harmon
Spectacular Skies (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center-Dowell, MD) juror Allie Snyder Dattilio
HEAT (Sparrow Gallery-Sacramento, CA) jurors Natalie Sakurai & Cynthia Lou
2015
Artist in Residence (British International School Phuket, Thailand)
2014
Fusions, solo (VR Gallery-Phuket, Thailand)
Ellene Ashcraft Membership Medley (Blue Line Gallery, CA) jurors Tony Natsoulas & Katie Curler
Feeling Blue (Arterie Fine Art, Naperville, IL) juror Rob Miller-Mendez
2012
Wax Digital (IEA Member Online Exhibition) juried by Pamela Skinner& Tony Natsoulas
Sum of the Parts (Blue Line Gallery, CA), juried
Shine (Blue Line Gallery, CA), juried
Cielo, solo (Boathouse-Phuket,Thailand)
Blue Line, New Members Gallery (Roseville, CA)
2011
Consequential Fusion: Messages in Wax (Morro Bay Art Center, CA) jurors Dane Goodman, Michael Miller & Daniella Wolf
2010
Taste Gallery (Phuket, Thailand)
2009
Tranquility (Boathouse, Phuket-Thailand)
2007
Four Elements, Siam Indigo (Phuket, Thailand)
2006
House on the Edge (Phuket, Thailand)
2005
Ethereality, solo (Nature of Thai-Seattle, WA)
Ma Jongs (Sacramento, CA)
illuminescence, solo (Piedmont Yoga Studio-Oakland, CA)
2004
Joint Exhibition with design jewelry by Carolyn Cozad (Phuket, Thailand)
2003
Lunch with Laxmi, solo (Phuket,Thailand)
Joint exhibition with design jewelry by Carolyn Cozad (Studio Work-Sacramento, CA)
2001
Journey through Sacred Space, solo (Java Gallery-Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
2000
Niches, solo (Boathouse-Phuket, Thailand)
Exhibition Coordinator Position
2012
Wax Digital, IEA online curated exhibition
Corporate Collection
2009
four elements series, Raimon Land Properties (Pattaya, Thailand)
Press
2014
Layered Fusion of Hope, The Phuket News
Phuket Graced with Fusions, Phuket Gazette
Слияние трех стихий, Novostiphuketa
British International School Teacher’s Mixed-Media Art on Show at Villa Royale Gallery, Phuket Gazette
Let there be Art!, Phuket Gazette
Taking it to the Streets, The Phuket News
2012
Kathy expo at the Boathouse, Phuket Gazette
Show Time for Artists, The Phuket News
2011
A Flexible Medium, San Luis Tribune
2009
Experimenting with Ancient Inks and Acrylics, Phuket Gazette
Interview, Andaman News (NBT TV)
2008
Rawai Art Village, Indigo Magazine
2007
Mantra in Mediums, Asia Pacific Tropical Homes
2006
Designer Phuket, Fah Thai Magazine
2005
Healing Through Art, Bangkok Post
Into the Light, Phuket Magazine
Art Access
2004
Fostering a Haven of Hope, Phuket Gazette
2003
Gentle Guide, Phuket Magazine
A Feast of Art in Rawai Plus Lunch with Laxmi, Phuket Gazette
2002
Art on the Eighth Latitude, Phuket Magazine
2001
Atelier de peinture à Friends: dessine-toi et je te dirai qui tu es,
Cambodge Soir
Through the Looking Glass, Cambodia Daily
2000
An Advocate of Expression, Phuket Gazette
Benjarong Magazine
Grants
1996
NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS PROGRAM
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
Organized and taught self-portrait mask workshop at Salvation Army Ray Robinson Oak Park Community Center with exhibition of student work-Phantom Galleries (Sacramento, CA)
Professional Artist Associations
2011-present
International Encaustic Artists (IEA), Member
Education
2008
Professional Graduate Certificate of Education, Secondary Art Teaching (PGCE) (University of Sunderland, UK)
2007
CELTA (University of Cambridge ESOL: September)
1995
BS (Honors) Community Development, Emphasis in Art Education
& Art as Therapy & Agent for Social Change (UC Davis, CA)
1992
Associate of Arts (Sacramento City College, CA)
Volunteer Art Teaching
2002-present
Board Committee Member, Arts Program Teacher-Life Home Project Foundation (Phuket, Thailand)
2005
Expressive Arts Therapy Program Coordinator (for children affected by the Tsunami), in collaboration with LHPF
2001
Guest Artist & Teacher, self-portrait painting workshop for street children—FRIENDS, NGO (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
1994-5
Wisdom Project (Sacramento, CA)
Art Education Employment
2018
Art Teacher (maternity leave cover)—British International School, Phuket (Thailand)
2008-2016
Art Teacher/CAS Coordinator—British International School, Phuket (Thailand)
2006-2008
Art Teacher (Part Time and ESL)—British International School, Phuket (Thailand)
2006
Art Teacher—Rawai Progressive School (Phuket, Thailand)
2005
Art Workshop Teacher—Glenwood Elementary School (Sacramento, CA)
2000-2002
Art Teacher—Montessori Learning Center (Phuket, Thailand)
1999-2000
Art Teacher—Phuket International School (Phuket, Thailand)
1999
English and Assistant Art Teacher—Dulwich International Summer Camp (Phuket, Thailand)
1996-1997
English and Art Activity Teacher, Epic Program—Kong-Nung Middle School (Seoul, South Korea)
1995
Art Workshop Teacher—Sacred Heart Elementary School (Sacramento, CA)