Inspiration for my mixed media shadow boxes, masks, clocks, and wall hangings springs from many sources, including African tribal motifs, masks, colors, patterns and symbols, as well as contemporary art and organic forms.  

      I'm not content to use just one medium to express my artistic vision.  Each piece may include: acrylic paint, pigment inks, fabric, stamped images, hand painted paste papers, beads, shells, oil pastels, polymer clay, handmade paper and metallic ink embossing.  

      My design process is ongoing; exploring and researching textiles, African customs and masks, Ghanaian Adinkra symbols, plant and leaf forms, as well as colors and patterns typical of African ornamental design.  I paint and sculpt each piece by hand.  While I celebrate serendipity, and allow myself the freedom to create, I also plan designs on paper, and sometimes complete full color sketches.  When my design requires specific paper textures and color combinations, I use the centuries-old technique of paste paper making, or I gather recycled materials to create my own handmade papers.  Metallic powders, textured effects and embossing also add depth and variety to my contemporary, multicultural home furnishings.

         My most sought-after pieces are the “Ancestress Series” shadow boxes, with masks which celebrate the beauty and power of women of color.  I endeavor to imbue each mask with the spirit of an ancestress, and upon completion, each mask suggests its perfect name.  The wall hangings, masks, shadow boxes and clocks I create are a fusion of art, spirit and culture, appropriate for use in many settings.