Inspired
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist. Albert Einstein
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist. Albert Einstein
Since ArtPrize, I have been diligently searching for an amazing location for my ArtPrize Wing and a Prayer installation. A friend suggested that I check with D.A. Blodgett – St John’s Home, a place for troubled youth, to see if they had any interest. The morning before meeting the director, I spoke to an eleven-year-old…
Giclée reproductions of Wing and a Prayer and Wings of Life will be joining the permanent collection at Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee in 2014. The Milwaukee Ronald McDonald House provides lodging for families with children being treated at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Look for next week’s announcement for the permanent home for ArtPrize 2013…
On October 15, I was interviewed for WJR’s Ready, Set, Go—All Things Autism. The audio above is my interview portion of the program.
Six million Congolese people have been slaughtered because of ethnic hatred. Rebel soldiers also trek from village to village, raping women and mutilating them. After learning about the suffering of the Congolese people, I created a healing environment called Courage Ablaze. Courage Ablaze includes three seven-foot pillars portraying stories and images of Congolese women. I’m…
This is awesome, beautiful work, brings my emotions alive. I love how each year you address real issues with such beautiful work. You weave struggle into such beauty! You have a definite gift for looking within and showing the world. This has such heart and beauty to it. Denise Thank you for sharing the stories…
Here are a few more responses to Wing and a Prayer from families with children on the autism spectrum: As a parent of a daughter with autism, I find this a beautiful tribute through art. I love the stories. As we entered the room, it felt “safe” for us and our son. As a parent…