Sacred Forms
Art Residency Solo Exhibition
Newtown Castle
Burren College of Art
Ballyvaughan, Ireland
November 2024
“Sacred Forms” is a quiet meditation on love and memory where moments linger like echoes. Each painting is a portrait of someone I hold dear, intertwined with the timeless landscapes of New Orleans. These are not posed figures but glimpses caught off guard, softened by nature's embrace — the play of light through leaves, the muted colors of dawn, or the stillness of a humid afternoon. The figures often turn away, gazing into the distance or lost in private reverie, inviting the viewer to look beyond the surface and sense a deeper, unspoken connection. In these moments, I see beauty not just in the outward form, but in the subtle, quiet spaces between — where nature and humanity meet, and where vulnerability feels profound.
Sculpted from slender metal rods, the accompanying sculptures mirror the fluidity of line drawings. These ethereal forms of women, one resting, others floating freely in space, appear weightless, suspended as if caught between presence and absence. They speak to the intangible grace of femininity and the fleeting nature of memory. Through soft, dreamlike palettes in the paintings and the airy line work of the sculptures, I hope to create a sense of quiet reverence for these sacred moments.
This exhibition is a celebration of the shared beauty between us and the natural world — a reflection of the tenderness and spirit that connect us all.
