Essays

Bouquets to Art
de Young Museum, San Francisco

Bouquets to Art is an annual floral exhibition hosted by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Florists, designers and garden clubs are invited to present floral interpretations of works in the museums' permanent collections, and the floral displays are presented in juxtaposition with the works that inspired them.

Mendocino Shack

As a child my experience with photography was entirely viewed in shades of gray. Now as I consider my body of work I realize the use of color has changed the way I pre-visualize my work.

Wet Landing

I've always been fascinated by Antarctica and the extreme conditions it brings to mind. A place on earth where humans were never meant to be. The cycle of life is stripped to the bare minimum; the food chain is plain to see; the balance between give and take is fragile; every part essential to the other. Humans living there take extraordinary measures to survive; and visiting this southern continent means careful preparation and requires a sophisticated support system.