Artist's Statement

The current series of images has evolved from several reference points: the way water moves around stones, the visuals of calm waters versus moving water, the wear and shaping of stones, the layers created through branches or other natural elements.  All of these touch on my experiences with my father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease:  conversations that ebb and flow as memories flicker both on and below the surface, and how life and our relationship keep moving and tumbling, around and in spite of obstacles.  Using nature’s elements as touchstones and emotional resting points offers opportunities to recognize the beauty of a moment in time.