I met artist Hamlett Dobbins last year. Not only is he a talented artist but he is also the wizard behind the website called Memphis Material, an oral history project collecting interviews from Memphis’ visual arts community. When he contacted me about being part of the archive I was hesitant. It meant being interviewed about my life and how I came to be an artist. It always makes me nervous to be interviewed. Will I remember dates? names? will I say uh 400 times? But Hamlett’s easy, welcoming, curious manner made the uncomfortable, comfortable. I appreciate what he is doing and love listening to all of the stories of the incredible artists here in Memphis. I invite you to explore the many points of view the visual arts community in Memphis present.
Today marks the finish of my piece called Burst. While it was a work in progress I called it 02.28.26, a reference to the war in Iran. It measures 41” x 36” with a forward protrusion of about 10”. It bursts from the wall.
