Art with Meta       

 

From a background in English literature, I shifted careers to focus on my lifelong interest in the visual arts. Teaching has always been an important part of my vocation. Working with children in the Reggio Emilia tradition strengthened my emphasis on studio skills, student choice, "making learning visible," and "thinking with our hands."

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My students investigate non-traditional materials, master construction methods, and empower themselves through problem-solving and exploring their own interests. Recent middle-grade classes focus on teaching students how to translate their designs from 2-D sketches into 3-D sculptures. We take inspiration from contemporary and historical artists and from nature.

 

My own artwork with discarded objects parallels the learning process of early childhood. Children are natural treasure hunters who love to collect, curate, and study all the amazing stuff in their environment. As artists working together, we learn the tools and techniques for incorporating small objects into larger structures, and expressing ideas in novel ways. In an increasingly fast-paced and virtual world, we ground ourselves through tactile engagement with the here and now.​