This mesa near Chama, New Mexico is the place my husband proposed marriage. Twenty-eight years later, the place still captivates. Work in found art glass, unglazed porcelain, and wire.

A course with Maestra Vera Belikova has prompted exploration and experimentation with hammer and hardie and the concept of “fuga”. Fuga is the use of the negative space: think “calm”, “absence/presence”, “meaningful emptiness”, “courage”, “light and shadow”. I’m loving the dynamic textures and shadows that are possible with these tiny shards of marble.

This abstract floral, finally completed, is inspired by the original painting of Domingo Zapata, later rendered by Koko Mosaico for the 2013 Venice Biennale. I’ve selected a portion of the original to recreate with a twist. Reveling in the bold outlines, hints of geometry, and yellow-rose color play, I’m happy to add this work to my gallery.