Artist Statement

It began with building sand castles on the beach, and evolved into a lifelong practice of artistic experimentation. My work seeks a visual language that feels discovered as much as created, breathing life into what emerges at my hands.

• Internationally recognized for work in fine art, textile design, and education.

• Former faculty: Royal College of Art (London), Parsons, Pratt, Kansas City Art Institute (Fiber Chair).

• Professor Emeritus, Kansas City Art Institute.

• President Emeritus, Surface Design Association.

• Fellow, American Craft Council.

• Works in collections worldwide, including the Nerman Museum and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

• Designed textiles for Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Jack Lenor Larsen.

• Created set designs for the Kansas City Ballet.