The Magical Antics of Robert Hoffman (aka Hoff)
It’s January again and I’m creating new work for the ACC Baltimore show. Every year my thoughts return to the first time I met Hoff in my booth in Baltimore. He strolled in on his magical shoes wearing a cape, a button-down vest, fingerless gloves, and, of course, a...
Presence, Presents or BE PRESENT – The Thomas Fire
Presence, Presents or BE PRESENT The Thomas Fire December 5, 2017, at 10:20 AM here at LAX on the Southwest flight headed for Chicago. Last night and yesterday were a blur of rushing around to create this exit. We tucked ourselves in early knowing the 5:15 AM alarm in...
Have You Climbed a Tree Lately?
Have You Climbed a Tree Recently? One Tuesday night this month, I was getting ready for my class with Kim Maxwell. I thought I was ready to go when I noticed a need or desire to wear more of my jewelry than the earrings I had on. I decided on the rolled necklace to...
Sometimes You Need to Get Angry
Recently, a new awareness of this material revealed itself. It’s ancient history of protection and power still relates here in this time.
The Therapeutic Process of Metal Lace, Part 2
Hi , This is part two of a two-part post. It will make more sense if you read part one first. Enjoy part two! So, I sent the piece to Robin in New York letting her know ahead of schedule that it wasn’t complete. I stated that it would be her job now to tell me what’s...
The Therapeutic Process of Metal Lace
Robyn called a couple of days before I was leaving Ojai, California to do two shows on the road. I wasn’t even sure I had time to meet with her.
You May Ask Yourself “How Did I Get Here?”
I was recently interviewed by Rhonda Hill the CEO and founder of E D G E [Emerging Designers Get Exposed], about my vision and process.