PURPOSE Above and beyond any philosophical reasons for working in batik, my primary purpose for employing this method is that I enjoy the process. Because batik uses techniques which involve the use of negative space, it makes me approach the world ar . . .

I have two bodies of work. The larger number of pieces, created as commissions for architectural spaces, have been titled “PUBLIC” works. When I create these designs, my philosophical approach is to present work that will be harmonious to the function . . .