Art transforms and engages life, it inspires conversations and connections.  Art celebrates and heals the soul.  Art is my passion.

Working from an Afrocentric, Afro Surreal framework, my evolution from a figurative, expressionist painter to a mixed-media collagist has evolved over 40+ years.

Creating mixed-media art is like creating a jazz composition, it’s spontaneous and improvisational.  My challenge is finding the pulse of the concept, and going with the flow.

My art works blend colors, textures, patterns, rhythm, and repetition.  Compositions are constructed of paint, decorative paper, photographs, fabric, oil pastels, and repurposed/recreated images from earlier works.

Some themes I’m exploring —

Africa’s influence on music

African American’s journey

Celebrating life through ritual bowls

I want my artwork to engage viewer’s attention. 

And, throughout the creative process and my life, I want to stay connected to the child within me.

Enjoy!