Silence More Eloquent
This was a challenging prompt. Words have become weapons in our current political environment. The words spoken are meant to silence those who are not in agreement with current policies and beliefs. This is happening in our workplaces, our schools, our medical communities, our art venues. It seeps into our
When the World Falls Away
A visual exploration of mindfulness.
Change of Mind Musings
What a time to be thinking about and creating art reflecting on Change of Mind. In my history as an artist I have only created a few political pieces. There will be more in my future. My brain has been on fire since the election so many powerful thoughts feelings
Murmuration
When we lived in the woods we were lucky to experience murmurations, large Starling flocks landing in the trees around our home…. their noise was raucous while they searched for food and rest amongst the branches. Through some communication they would all take simultaneous flight creating a beautiful thrumming sound
Loose Change Musings
Loose Change I must admit to being a bit daunted by the prompt loose change I am considering music, books, poetry and politics as inspiration for my next artwork. The idea that seems to be most intriguing is loose clothing as I navigate the ‘loose’ change in my clothing after
Sea Change
Sea Change This piece was inspired by my love of the ocean and the shoreline as it changes every sunrise walk. I have been long fascinated by what the tide brings in and how different it is each day when I have walked as the light changes and begins to
Emotions in Kaleidoscope
This piece began with a meditative drawing during a time of chaos in my life each color represents the many emotions I was experiencing at the time loss, sorrow and then hope for the future. My intention was to explore the connection between shape, colors and emotions to create a
The Word Habit
In 1997 inspired by Julia Cameron’s The Artist Way I began writing daily morning pages, three pages of stream of consciousness writing to clear mental clutter before beginning the days art work. Overtime I changed this practice to something that suited me better a daily thought or inspiration. There are
The Fall Sandwich
As a child I had a friend whose mother made sandwiches by cutting them into triangles and removing the crusts…somehow this made them taste better to me. My children also appreciated the triangle cut sandwich, I kept the crusts on theirs because my grandmother taught me that is where the
The Fall Sandwich
For me this prompt has inspired me to consider my current season in life… The sandwich season. I hope to create a good sandwich of balance, patience and communication to better navigate all the generational demands while practicing self care and continuing to be creative. I am not alone, so
Jacque Davis
Jacque Davis has a long history in the textile arts beginning in the late 80’s when she learned traditional quilting, followed by many years weaving fine laces. In 2000 her work evolved to the creation of the cloth used in her textile works. Her methods include dyeing, color removal, and