Bio

I have read my poetry at open mics for about 2 years now. I have read at Cornelia Street Cafe, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, The Nightingale, Vox Pop, Art at Bay, and even held a one woman reading of my work at my sisters apartment for friends and family. I am currently preparing to self publish a collection of my poems which has been in the works for about a decade now.
I have been creating art as far as I can remember. I took a hyatus for about a decade after I gave birth to my daughter. when I returned, I came back more ambitious than ever. I have been apart of 3 group art shows in less than 2 years. i was offered to be a feature poet at Vox Pop but the show has been cancelled because of taxes. i still feel very honored that i was asked to participate as a headliner. Art and writing are my passion. They are a part of me.
Currently i am studying to get my Masters in Elementary Education. I am hoping to use my creative outlookon life to influence children and help them learn in the same way i have taught my own daughter by encouraging them to keep an open mind at all times of the endless posibilities your imagination can unfold.

History of me...

Education:

Fiorello H. Laguardia H.S. 1997

Pratt Institute 2003


Exhibitions:

Columbia University New York, NY: Time Capsule
1996 - 3D sculpture

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY: The Jack and Jill Series
December 2002 - installation

6th Street Community Center New York, NY : Summer Wine and Cheese Exhibition
September 2008- mixed media

Eastern District Brooklyn, NY: Plenty of Room on the couch
June 2009 - Paintings

Art at Bay Staten Island, NY: Vernal Variations
April 2010- Decades of Silence: Paintings

Decade of Silence

Artist Statement:

The work on display focuses on women healing and coping from trauma. The intension is to have the images open the lines of communication and provide a voice for individuals who are survivors and are not always heard. The pieces provide a source of therapy for the viewer and those who have been affected from such pain. This silent communication is a source of understanding that is captured in the strength of the women in each painting. The colors, shapes and patterns are heavily influenced by concepts of Yoga, Buddhism, Tibetan,Hindi culture and the nurturing effects of Mother Nature.

The titles of each piece are pulled from music, poems, and prose written by the artist.

Art at Bay Exhibition: Vernal Variations

These are the some of the paintings i had on display for April's show.my series is called "Decade of Silence" These paintings are about healing and coping from trauma.

St George Day

Come celebrate art and literary!!

I will be reading poetry at St. George day on Saturday April 24th at Tompkinsville Park on Bay Street between Victory and Hannah.

http://www.etgstores.com/bookcafe/stgeorgeday.html