Pillow Sculptures

These were inspired by my trip to New Zealand. They explore ideas of comfort, death, and "preciousness"

Sketches, and such...

bird bones, sand castle



possums, fish, penguin, lobster, and resin



bird bones up close



pelvis, and assorted found objects

Experimentation

part of fish skull and large painting in background


found object assemblage


sea urchin (kina) with paper


kelp, wire, plaster, and painting in progress.

In The Studio, Owhiro Bay, NZ

close up of a painting using various material


bird bones


kelp and wire armature


bird sculpture