“If we continue to engineer the extinction of the last remaining indigenous traditional societies, we eliminate one of the last remaining sources of wisdom”

—Prince Charles
from his book Harmony

After decades of using drapery, in my work as a fruitful repository for feelings and for conversations with artists of the past, I realized a few years ago that the drapery – or textiles – from indigenous cultures could broaden the context to include my homage to their cultural value systems, which are invariably sustainable and respectful of natural systems.

Importing Wisdom: Tibetan Bangdian III  36" x 40"  2009

Importing Wisdom: Tibetan Bangdian I  30" x 36"  2009

Importing Wisdom: Tibetan Bangdian IV  36" x 38"  2011

Importing Wisdom: Tibetan Bangdian II  36" x 52"  2010

 
 

Peruvian Huayno III   40" x 60"   2008

 
 

Peruvian Huayno II  36" x 60"   2008

 
 

Peruvian Huayno I  57" x 37"   2007

Six Peruvian Fragments from the Fresno Art Museum
45" x 60" 2010