A Sampling of the Artist's Work

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Nurse Raveen 

2023

Acrylic on canvas

The dawn of the pandemic brought fear and anxiety to hospital patients and staff. In the midst of disorientation, patients found comfort through the care provided by compassionate Nurse Raveen, with her stunning blue hair and warm smile.

Here we see Raveen twice - on the left she is wearing the PPE that was hastily assembled for hospital workers. The shapes behind 

Mark

2023

Acrylic on canvas

Mark recalled harrowing, lengthy shifts at a hospital struggling to meet the needs of patients experiencing the new coronavirus disease. Repeated wear of ill-fitting ‘disposable’ masks left him and coworkers with the marks you see on his cheeks. 

He writes:

“The markings didn't just leave a temporary mark on our faces but a permanent mark on the hearts of the essential worke

Young Family

2023

Acrylic on canvas

Young Family Celebrating Tet: For many young couples, Covid home quarantine meant more together time, postponing or starting families,* and inability to share celebrations with loved ones. This painting is based on a photograph the family created to send to loved ones who could not be present. 

* August 2020 - February 2021: In the United States, 100,000 fewer bir

Jeff

2023

Acrylic on canvas

 “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This describes Jeff, a stalwart of the community, who delivered benevolent concern (and mail) while others hunkered in their homes. Here is a painted thank-you card to him. 

A Stitch in Time Saves Thine 

Self Portrait of the Artist Sewing Mask for Loved One

2023 - Acrylic on canvas 

Here, I pay tribute to two great painters. The pose is inspired by Gilbert Stuart’s Portrait of Mrs.Yates (NGA). The palette: pink sweater and blue foo-foo hat are my love letter to the wonderful wry self portraits of Chardin.

There are family and friend references - the heart locket (that I w

A Moment in the Sun (Janel)

2023

Acrylic on canvas

As I was walking into the reopened museum where I volunteer, I was greeted by smiling employee Janel. We talked about the safety measures enacted by staff to keep each other, and now visitors, as healthy as possible.

Janel says, “I look back at the frustration, pain, and sadness of the world that we’ve overcome …today (at last) I can smile.”

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