I love making art, and I love being among artists.
My venture into the art world early in my fifth decade opened a new and exciting dimension to my life; it expanded my horizons beyond the extensive science training in my first career. I earned a Ph.D. in physiology from Stanford University, an M.A. in pharmacology from Harvard University, and a B.A. in zoology from the University of California at Berkeley.
That training, plus my curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new areas, enabled me to become a respected ceramic artist. After early retirement from scientific work, I enrolled in art classes at the local community college and was drawn to ceramics. Through classroom training and independent pursuit in the field, I successfully developed my current vocation.
As a scientist, I was trained to observe the world around me, study and question what I see, and then to be able to support my own conclusions. I used these tools while studying art, through which I am able to express my emotions at experiencing the beauty of nature; my concerns about the world I live in; and my core beliefs. I may not be able to single-handedly solve troubling local and global problems, but it is satisfying to be able to express my views to others, and to engage them in learning about and addressing the issues.
Inspiration for my artwork is drawn from my heritage and life experiences—particularly in politics—and in my worldwide travels. I like to draw the viewer into my work to enjoy its beauty, study it, and come away thinking more deeply about the issues I have addressed.
My artwork has been in many juried shows; I have received several awards.
My venture into the art world early in my fifth decade opened a new and exciting dimension to my life; it expanded my horizons beyond the extensive science training in my first career. I earned a Ph.D. in physiology from Stanford University, an M.A. in pharmacology from Harvard University, and a B.A. in zoology from the University of California at Berkeley.
That training, plus my curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new areas, enabled me to become a respected ceramic artist. After early retirement from scientific work, I enrolled in art classes at the local community college and was drawn to ceramics. Through classroom training and independent pursuit in the field, I successfully developed my current vocation.
As a scientist, I was trained to observe the world around me, study and question what I see, and then to be able to support my own conclusions. I used these tools while studying art, through which I am able to express my emotions at experiencing the beauty of nature; my concerns about the world I live in; and my core beliefs. I may not be able to single-handedly solve troubling local and global problems, but it is satisfying to be able to express my views to others, and to engage them in learning about and addressing the issues.
Inspiration for my artwork is drawn from my heritage and life experiences—particularly in politics—and in my worldwide travels. I like to draw the viewer into my work to enjoy its beauty, study it, and come away thinking more deeply about the issues I have addressed.
My artwork has been in many juried shows; I have received several awards.