“In the Bible, rivers are what sustain life—not just physical life, but spiritual life. Water is used for baptism, for entry into life with God. Jesus says, “I am living water.” Seekers go down to the river to pray. In my own life, the streams and rivers around my home sustained me during the darkness of the Covid pandemic, as I sought out water to play “splash” with my 2-year-old granddaughter. In Rivers of Life, I hope to convey the life-giving mystery of water—water that flows by us in our daily lives and by the feet of God.

Rivers of Life

Mulberry paper, thread, cheese cloth, roving wool, wire, yarn. 28x60x5.5 in, 2024


River of Life I

Mulberry paper, thread, roving wool, wire. 13x34x4½ in, 2024


River of Life Bearer II

Mulberry paper, thread, embroidery, cheese cloth, roving wool, wire, wool and paper yarn. 9½x39x5½ in, 2024


River of Life-Detail