Liminal Installation: Chapel Hill Town Hall

Solo show “Liminal” in the Town Hall of Chapel Hill. This exhibition is part of the Public Space Program through the Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. Exhibition dates: June 5 - August 5, 2024.

Check out my interview HERE.

Unyielding Sonder Exhibition focusing on Asian Artists in the U.S.

Honored to have Liminal no. 2: The Fall selected by jurors Sangmi Yoo and Eric Sung to be included in the exhibition Unyielding Sonder: Quiet but multifaceted Voices by Asian/Pacific Islander Artists in the U.S.

Curated by Ray Im, this exhibition is organized by the Arts Council of Fayetteville. It opens April 12 and runs through May 18.

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This work was inspired by the 1980’s homecoming dress my mother sewed over 35+ years ago. It holds the memories of an American teenager with misguided perceptions of beauty and adulthood. The collaboration with my mother found the two of us arguing over Vogue patterns, taffeta, and the inconsequential size of the bow.
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The vintage Vogue pattern is in stark contrast to my menopausal RX packaging; both design elements give precise instructions for use with hopeful results. My insecure teenage self understood little about womanhood while my middle-aged self attempts to embrace the insecurities of the natural progression of a decaying body and mind. Despite still fitting into this dress, my body has aged and shifted. This dress remained the same through the years but my body did not. Which one has become more out-of-date and irrelevant? The dress? Or me?

Busy in the studio

Been busy in the studio and started painting #4 in the Calibration series. Its a big one (or feels like it anyway!). And also, trying to finish up painting #3 (nickname Notes).

Your Place at the Table IV

Unfortunately due to some medical issues, I was unable to make it to the opening of 311 Gallery’s “Your Place at the Table IV.” Thankfully my good friend Jennifer stopped by and took some pics for me. So glad to have friends who take time to spend with my art! The show was January 5 - 26, 2024.

Headed into 2024 with Abstract Clarity

I’ve always considered myself more of an abstract artist than figurative one. As I head into 2024 with new ideas and similar themes, my art is calling to my abstract and colorfield senses.

3 Works at 311 Gallery in Jan

Excited to be included in 311 Gallery fourth installation of Your Place at the Table! Works of art were selected for their interpretations of the word/theme: Growth.

First Friday Opening Reception:
Friday, January 5, 2023
6:00 - 9:00 PM
311 W Martin St in Raleigh

The Fall at Rocky Mt. Mills

“The Fall” is back and up again. This time at Rocky Mt. Mills. Lovely space! An exhibition presented by Drinking Gourd Gallery in partnership with UNC Health Nash and Kiki Piper spreading awareness about women’s health, specifically menopause. Exhibition runs thru Nov 15

Halfway There: Positioned for 4th Quarter

The last painting in this series is finished. I am really happy with this last painting and feel it ends this series strong.

Halfway There: Positioned for 4th Quarter
oil on canvas, 24” x 18"

First Friday CAM Raleigh | NC Artists Exhibition

First Friday at CAM Raleigh for the Raleigh Fine Arts NC Artists Exhibition did not disappoint!! I was overwhelmed by the love/support of so many friends who came out to celebrate all the beautiful artwork by artists across the state of North Carolina.
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2023 NC Artists Exhibition at CAM Raleigh

At the core of who I am, by God's grace, I know that the recognition and affirmation from others is fleeting and dangerous to feed your soul with. But what it does remind me of is that creating authentic art can connect with others. Six months ago I was seriously considering closing my home studio and revamping it into a guest room. Thank you Danny for insisting it wasn't an option!

What an honor and humbling experience to be part of the 2023 NC Artists Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh. SO thankful to be included and receive so many meaningful responses to my painting. Thank you to Raleigh Fine Arts Association for annually putting on this important exhibition!!

Thank you also to Dr. Valerie Hillings, NCMA Director and Dr. Paul Baker, CAM Raleigh Director for their time as thoughtful jurors and sharing what influenced/inspired their selection process. Also Raj Bunnag, CAM Raleigh curator did an amazing job curating this show.

Finishing what's finished

Thought this painting was finished but I was wrong. I’m glad I listened and actually finished it as I feel it speaks more clearly now what I was trying to communicate. Below is the first finished version next to the final (I hope!) finished version. See the new version HERE.

Halfway There: Toil & Rest

Finished work— Halfway There: Toil & Rest (oil on canvas, 12” x 48”). Difficult to photograph because of the unusual canvas size but here’s an image for some perspective. This piece continues the intimately personal journey and I'm grateful for the process of "visually processing." Each new work has fine-tuned and given clarity I didn't expect when I began this series.
See more of this painting HERE.

First Friday Opening Reception @ 311 Gallery

Beautiful weather, casual atmosphere and lots of art lovers. Perfect evening for 311 Gallery’s opening reception for their Best of East Coast Exhibition. Show runs through the month of September.

Another small but full painting completed

Experiences that weave their way into the narrative of my story have taken me time to process and often there are gaps that remind me of my own incompleteness. If that is true for me, then how could I possibly think I could understand the complete story of someone else?

Here’s a detail of Halfway There: Between the Lines.
Click HERE to view the full painting.