Weathering Series

Working with artist-made papers embedded with Rhode Island seaweeds and pondweeds. Copper metal leaf is gilded in shapes inspired by historical waterways, including Great Salt Cove, a lost tidal marsh located in present-day downtown Providence.

In this series, I chose to use found seaweeds and water samples to 'draw'. I oxidize the metal with a mixture of river water or ocean water found at the site, and Miracle-Gro, resulting in the blue and green patina colors. These small scale works are tactile, natural in feel, organic, imperfect, and complete with feathery paper 'deckled edges.'

My artwork acts as witness to poignant evidence of human activity and water pollution, while celebrating the beauty found in natural forms and colors created from local waterways and chemistry in the studio.

Artist-made paper, seaweeds, copper leaf, Providence River water and Miracle Gro patina, 4 x 6 in., 2019 - Present

Exhibited at Providence City Hall Gallery
Private Collections