Other media
Experiments in tile mosaic, gourd embellishment, jewelry-making and more.
"Balloons Aloft," Tile mosaic made from glass tile scraps on wooden shutter with tile grout, 21 1/2 " h x 19" w, 2018. Inspired by 2013 newspaper coverage of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
"Embellished Gourd," New Mexico-grown gourd stained with oxblood polish, alcohol-sprayed for texture, embellished with seed pods, mirror chips and wood thread woven into hand-drilled holes, 10" diameter, 2011.
"Linx," Bracelet, jewelry-grade silver twisted, cut, soldered into links, hammered for texture, and attached to hooks, 7.5," 2006.
"Juaneno," Basket made from raffia and pine needles, made in Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, basketweaving class near San Juan Capistrano, CA, 12" diameter, 1994.
Precious Metal Clay Earrings, 1" x 1", 2023. These earrings start from clay that has a high silver content. It is rolled, stamped, trimmed, curved, left to dry, fired and polished into earrings.
"Streetlamp," 26" h x 20" w, Found diseased leaves and paint on paper, 2007.
"Privilege," Collage of fabric, paper, and text from magazines made on cigar boxes and box tops, 14" h x 8" w, 2013.