the Discovery Exhibit



The paintings in this exhibit have been created over the period of a year, during which I have been exploring a deeper understanding and journey of discovery as an adult being born with a physical disability and on the autistic spectrum. Through this time of exploration of how I’ve been made and wired, I’ve dove into the emotions of facing my limitations and fears and at the same time challenged myself to move forward towards brave possibilities. Painting has been a voice for my processing and a way to relate to myself and the world around me. I’ve created paintings in 2 series, one titled “Hands and Feet” that directly correlate with my discovery and one titled “Discovery” that correlate with the actual processing (what I found myself going through and experiencing in order for me to fully embrace what I have been learning about myself at deeper levels). I've included both series here as one exhibit. I’m excited to share this work with you. 

HANDS AND FEET SERIES:


"Reach" 
24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original Not For Sale. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
This painting is the result of processing the unique ways my brain and my body are wired together, being on the autistic  spectrum, and learning how to play to my strengths and weaknesses. 


"Get Up And Walk" 
24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original Not For Sale. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
This painting is the result of coming to terms with being born disabled with both feet clubbed along with hip problems that  continue to affect movement even with medical treatment and correction. 


  “When You Walk Into The Room”
  24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original SOLD. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
  This painting is an expression of the unknown of what awaits beyond the open door of the journey that is layer exploring 
  within and the challenge that it is to trust the process.  


“Balance”
24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original $636. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
This painting expresses that feeling of the delicate balancing act when the storms of inner and outer life hit and darkness and  depression push and pull, while trying to have some kind of, any kind of movement forward. 


  “Dive Deep”
  24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original SOLD. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
  This painting is about the brave-heart passion and determination to hope that compels past the fear and the nay-sayers and
  the self inflicted doubt and can only be expressed in an all or nothing kind of way.  


  “Life Sounds Like”
  24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original $636. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
  This painting came about after a time of learning the importance of the unforced rhythms of grace…to pause, to rest, to
  breathe, to listen. 


  Collaboration Convergence”
  24x30 mixed media on canvas. Original SOLD. 
Prints Available For Sale in various sizes/prices (Pre-Order/Pre-Pay).
  This painting is a result of recognizing that just as connecting in community human to human and reaching out in love is a
  process that promotes understanding and solidarity, so does coming to terms with and allowing for all that is who I am to be  
  united in grace, mercy, peace and love. 



DISCOVERY SERIES: 

“Layer Exploring”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale $636. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay.
This painting explains the process of self discovery. Each layer is important and adds to the next. The entirety makes up the whole. 


“Listen”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale SOLD. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting is about the unforced rhythms of grace that allow for the pause in life that gives space to hear my own voice from within. 


“The Time We’re Given”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale $636. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting asks me:  What will I choose to do with the time I’m given? Who will I choose to be? 



“See”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale $636. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting is about being able to look beyond what I might find as distractions in order to truly see the heart of the matter.


“The Broken Way”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale $636. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting is about the hard road that requires me to let go of the things that I hold onto so tightly. To be open. 


“Lean Into the Spin”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale $636. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting is about learning not to fight or fear the spin of the process of self discovery. 


“The Road You Take”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale SOLD. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting is about facing my fears when I feel lost and things seem like they’re slipping out from under me. 


“Face the Waves”
Original Not For Sale. 16x20 giclee print on canvas For Sale $159. Prints available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
I created this painting out of an experience 
I had learning to surf. Using the analogy of 
aligning the board directly at the wave,  It’s 
all about facing fears head on. 


“Luminous Extension”
24x30 mixed media on canvas
Original For Sale $636. Prints Available in various sizes (pre-order/pre-pay).
This painting reminds me to not isolate. We’re all connected and we all need each other to burn brighter in the darkness.


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