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The core of my body of work has most recently been devoted to exploring and reflecting upon both the evolution of our natural world and our relationship to constant changes.

Even though the sculptural expression of harmoniously uniting kiln-cast glass with Raku glazed ceramics is still in its infancy, I have been working with new techniques that are patiently dovetailed to merge with old.

As the WITH THE FLOW series expanded, it also began to reflect an autobiographical undercurrent and the results have flowed into a collection of undulating oceanic flora, capturing the movement of the sea. Each sculpture, in the end, has transcended my own artistic vision and has taken on an energetic vibration that is uniquely all its own.

Jennifer at With the Flow installation

I feel most successful when creatively connected to this "kindred" world which lies just out of sight but not out of mind; a spiritual connection that comes to life through my art-making. It's through this focus that pieces emerge which speak to our humanity, which prompts our hearts to smile, and also reminds us to think with more compassion. Gentle to the eyes and graceful in shape and color, I feel great joy drawing attention to harmony found in life
... imperfections and all.


Solo/Invitational Exhibitions

2011 Invitational
Curated by Jean Cullinane
Umpqua Bank
Napa, CA
2011 Invitational: CCACA
Santa Rosa Junior College
Curated by Hiroshi Fuchigami
Davis, CA
2010WITH THE FLOW
Solo Exhibition
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Sebastopol, CA
2010Invitational: WITH THE FLOW
Curated by Sharon Kozil
Cloverdale Library
Cloverdale, CA

Juried Exhibitions

2010 "ART FOR LIFE"
Curated by Anna Patterson
Mary Agatha Furth Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2010 CHISELERS
Juried by PAC
Plaza Arts Center
Healdsburg, CA
2009 DUALITIES
Juried by Claudia Chapline
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Sebastopol, CA
2009 ART FOR LIFE
Curated by Anna Patterson
Mary Agatha Furth Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2008 Napa Valley Mustard Festival
Juried by Helen Stanley, Gordon Huelher, Ira Wolk
St Supery Winery
Rutherford, CA
2007 Fourth Annual Wabi-Sabi Exhibition
Juried by CB Follett
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts
Mill Valley, CA
2006 Third Annual Wabi-Sabi Exhibit
Juried by Tom Tabakin
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts
Mill Valley, CA
2005 Third Annual Art of Fine Craft
Juried by Marcia Kent
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts
Mill Valley, CA
2003 Student Juried Show
Juried by Philip Linhares
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Group Exhibitions

2011 "MIRROR MIRROR"
with Intertwined:an Art Group
Finley Community Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2010 "Intertwined Treasures"
with Intertwined:an Art Group
Finley Community Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2010 "Summer Figures"
with Intertwined:an Art Group
Steele Lane Community Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2009A SHOW OF OUR OWN
Membership Show
Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Sebastopol, CA
2009 EMERGING INSIGHTS
with Intertwined:an Art Group
Steele Lane Community Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2009 Petaluma Arts Council
Members Exhibition
Petaluma Arts Council Gallery
Petaluma, CA
2009 Phantom Gallery
Membership Exhibition
City of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
2008 Arts Council of Sonoma County
Members Exhibition
Cultural Arts Council Gallery
Santa Rosa, CA
2007 Par Excellence Box Show
Curated by GRO
Gallery Route One
Point Reyes Station, CA
2006 FORMA
Curated by SCULPT
Finley Community Center
Santa Rosa, CA
2003 Outcast Student Exhibition
Student Exhibition
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Education

2005 Kiln Formed Glass and Raku
Studied under Judy Hill
and Philip Aitens
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanton, WA
2003 B.A. in Studio Arts - Ceramics
Studied under Gregory Roberts
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
2003 Fused Glass Workshop
Studied under Susan Organ
Marin Stained Glass
Novato, CA
2002 Fused/Slumped Glass
Studied under Libby Kirk
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
1975 Environmental/Interior Design San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
1972 A.A. in Liberal Arts College of Marin Junior College
Kentfield, CA

Email Artist at: KindredFlames@aol.com