Nomads & Shields
Nomads at Witness Retrospective, Leedy Voulkos Art Center.
The Nomads were inspired by my journey to see the ancient stone stelae land markers in the Yorkshire moors. These Nomads resemble a tribe of wanderers with uniquely different appearances and characteristics. They stand confidently alone or in groups and are eager to accompany us on our uniquely personal journeys.
This Shields series evolved after the completion of the Nomad series.
Shields are traditionally used as protective objects or as graphically compelling displays of identity (coats of arms).
My Shields are created using a variety of processes (painting, collage, and stitching).
The intention is to give them unique and communicative personalities. Although my Shields might not protect their owners from danger, risk, or unpleasant experiences, my wish is that they might do so.
The Nomads are all double sided and they measure between 60” and 72” tall. The Shields are one sided and vary in size between 12” by 30” and 4” by 48.”
