2011, outdoor site-specific installation - WWII Bunker, river stones, community work, 18’ dia.
Bielska BWA Gallery, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
As part of the Beyond Time Artist-in-Residency program for Galerie Bielsko BWA, an outdoor site-specific community installation was created for the city of Bielsko-Biała, Poland. The rose sits on top of a Nazi bunker in front of City Hall. A remnant of Poland’s history in WWII. One symbol covers another symbol. The Biała River and the shield of Biała are the catalysts for the large installation work. At the center of the rose is an eye. It is the eye of nature watching us. Poland is now going through many negative changes very quickly in its attitude toward the preservation of their remarkable nature. More than 18 individuals, children, teenagers, and adults participated in the making of The Rose. The installation includes a small quantity of river rocks that were gathered for their symbolic value from the Biała river next to the bunker in an intervention in association with members of Klub Gaja, one of the most important environmental groups in Poland and Europe.
1997, wood, metal, glass, 13' x 2'
Residency - Socrates Sculpture Park
In my travels throughout Europe, The Caribbean, and North Africa, I noticed every town had a grave for the Unknown Soldier. I felt that part of our story was missing. Women have played a major part and continue to play a part in the fight for peace throughout the world, although, they often do not wear uniforms or receive medals.