Where Are You From?
Winnipeg, Canada
Where do you long to live (reality or fantasy)?
Switzerland
If your artwork could come to life and interact with you, what kind of conversation would you have with it?
It would be a lot of fun nonsense, kind of like the Mad Hatter talking to the March Hare. But then I would also want to know my painting’s dating history and everywhere they have travelled, just like I ask all my new friends. And what my painting ate for breakfast, that’s one of my favourite topics.
What is the one statement you could give to your younger self that you would give anything to go back and relay to them at a pivotal moment?
Beware of anyone who tells you that schmoozing is number one.
In what ways do you think your personal experiences and emotions shape the way you connect with your work?
My work is very personal, and I often tell tales from my own experiences and travels, but I do like to add in a lot of whimsy and tales I’ve read about or seen in movies.
What is the most unexpected thing to occur with your work through the years that shifted your perspective in a way you never anticipated?
Having children changed the way I work completely. When I had two small children to take care of, I found I had no time to paint and was troubled by this. So I decided I would get some acrylic pens, and ink pens and force myself to work at least a bit on a piece from my bed after they went to sleep (usually at midnight) so I could continue to produce work. I have time and energy to paint full time now that they are in school but I still use these pens, as they have become an integral part of my practice and have changed my style quite a lot!
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Have you ever imagined your art as a time capsule—what do you think future generations would think of it?
I don’t normally think too much about the future, but I hope that future generations look at my art and think that all of the neon and nonsense and imaginary creatures I’ve created really existed in 2025. I’m just kidding but in all seriousness, I just hope it is still relevant. I hope it doesn’t seem dated or from any specific time, and seems magical and possibly from outer space.
Your favoite quote?
“Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working.” – Henri Matisse
