Artist Statement:
I have always loved the process of transforming a thought from my head into something physical that can be shared with people. I live in East Canaan, Connecticut with my family, Peter Brittingham, and our three children, Amelia, Robin, and Nicholas.
A theme in all of my work is the idea of continuity: that my life is just a piece of something larger, which is uninterrupted throughout time. The rituals and routines of daily life, and the upkeep and maintenance of our household inspire me. It’s all very deep but my artwork is not. These big ideas springboard a serious look at details: the white laundry against a blue sky, great faces that smile unsuspectingly out of old photographs, or the tender warm feeling of reading children bedtime stories, and from all of these things; the stories. My projects are all attempts to interpret and visually articulate ties between history, family, and stories. I use my art to express my amazement and gratitude for how beautiful an average day can be, to question how and why some things inspire me, and to fit into this mix. I wish to be a part of the continuum.
