Remembering Our Roots

Although we live in a period of great wealth, there continues to exist poverty and hunger; although we are increasingly aware of our environment, we continue to damage it incredibly; and although we have made great strides in understanding human diseases, we struggle to provide person centered care and promote health. There is now evidence that participation in the arts promotes health and well being in individuals and their community.

I describe myself as an interdisciplinary research artist. I am a full-time artist 2011.

I work on two intertwined tracts: a socially/politically engaged one and one of personal inquiry. I believe art has lost its place to science, business, and entertainment as a way of knowing. Most of my research focuses on our environment, and mental health. I use various mediums as needed to explore an issue.

I am a member of Connection Salon, on the board of the Community Arts Council of Vancouver. I am the founding artistic director of the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival now in its 8^th year.

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