I have long been fascinated with the archetype of the mermaid. Half woman, half fish, she glides between the airy intellect of the human world and the emotional depths of the sea. After spending five years navigating in the mythical waters of Greece, I returned to the United States in search of a new archetype. While reacquainting myself with the domestic landscape, I discovered that I am most at home in a meadow of wildflowers. After gathering buds and blooms during my daily nature walks, I spontaneously began to assemble them as a form of artistic expression.

My new exhibit, “The Meadow Mermaid: Flower Mandalas and other Photographic Musings” is a collection of photographs showcasing local flora. Each mandala was created with the intention of sharing messages evoked by the sights and scents of the flowers used. I also have a second room of floral landscape photography. I hope that everyone who views this exhibit will experience a sense of healing from swimming in a photographic sea of flowers.

Please join me tonight, September 13, 2018 from 5-7pm at Genesee Valley Council on the Arts at 4 Murray Hill Dr., Mount Morris, NY for the opening of my show. I hope to see you there!