Neuroplasticity II

Neuroplasticity II

6” x 6” Colored pencil on wood This painting had a dual purpose. First and foremost, I intended to focus on the creative process itself and allow my mind to experience a meditative like state through the repetitive physical motion. This activity helped me feel calm....
Neuroplasticity I

Neuroplasticity I

6.5″ x 6.5″ Assemblage In this creative process I used a broken, burnt looking, porcelain baby figurine as a representation of early childhood trauma. I then attempted to create a beautiful surrounding environment for the figurine to nestle in. The...
The Way Things Were

The Way Things Were

16″ x 11″ Sculpture, mixed media The Way Things Were is a depiction of my childhood home on the kibbutz in Israel. Following a five-week exploration of the meaning of home through journaling, reading, sketching and sculpting, this miniature model became a...
All Strings Attached

All Strings Attached

11 x 13 Found objects, acrylic, graphite This piece was created as a final Art Therapy project for Family of Origin class. It expresses the idea that we are all connected to our family ancestry, our heritage, and our culture. No man (or woman) is an island – we...