I make large format abstract collages which tell stories of texture, surface, and emotion. My work is driven by a desire to create a safe place for myself and for all who consider themselves outsiders. We live in a world that insists on binary thought--white/black, good/bad, male/female. This stifles who we truly are and what we can become: beautifully multi-layered and multi-faceted, distinct yet united.That is one of the tasks of art: to help create a world where everyone can breathe and live free. Besides looking for ways to best use color, line, and composition, my work is part of the effort to dismantle the patriarchy. I worked as a theater artist for 20 years, as a playwright, actor, and director. I toured my one woman trilogy of plays, “Growing Up Queer in America”, around the US, including extended runs in LA and Seattle. I was also a teacher for 20 years and am grateful for all I learned from my students.I am a member of Form+Content Gallery in Minneapolis,