Each skull is a thumbprint of the life it bore. Naked. Stripped from the colored clothing and of flesh; vulnerable and venerable. Bones whisper.
I’m drawn to the whispering. I listen. I respond. I adorn.
“The Secret Keepers” series were born during the weeks spent in service to ten turkey skulls and their whisperings.
“Hakuko” is adorned with remnants from my own nightgown along with Blue Jay feathers and plastic pearls from my wedding preparations - mounted on gold leaf and burned wood.
I couldn’t be more thrilled with the special being who purchased “Hakuko” at my studio open house last month. Today I will carefully pack and ship the piece to its new home in Tucson.
Please respond, call, email or text if you are interested in seeing more of the “Secret Keepers”
(the feathers were sustainably sourced in the UK)
