where women were honored as the heart of their society, and wisdom was passed down through their artistic creations for many generations. Because pre-Indo-European, pre-invasion, pre-patriarchy, we lived in peace here.

 

Our ancestors from long ago used to live in harmony with the earth and with one another. It is this ancestral memory I strive to reawaken—within myself and within you. A gentle reminder of who you are and the literal and spiritual ground from which you are made. I find profound truth in these ancient cultures and seek to translate their messages of hope, healing, and wholeness into my art.

 

As Sylvia V. Linsteadt beautifully wrote:

"There is a hearth in you made from the spark of your original ground. Even if everything around you crumbles, this hearth and its original ember remains. It is this inner hearth that can provide sanctuary and nourishment and kindle light for us, again and again, even when all seems lost."

 

I find deep inspiration in the work of women like Marija Gimbutas, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and Renée F. Gloudemans. Each of them offers a unique glimpse into the wisdom of ancient (matriarchal) cultures and their regenerative way of living.

 

I want to devote this life too healing and creation— healing our connection with Mother Earth, ourselves, and one another. This will be my inner fire, the light in my heart.

And I hope to ignite yours too.

 

With love,

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