I had a long career in healthcare as a Physician Assistant, focusing on Reproductive and Sexual Health including Abortion Care. Near the end of my career I trained as an Energy Healer. I've been making art throughout my life and most recently am bringing my art and my healing work together.
"Fetus Collage"
2023. Pen, Ink and Paper
My mother had several miscarriages and a stillbirth. I had an abortion in my 30s. As a healthcare provider, I counseled pregnant people and provided pregnancy abortion care for over 40 years. As a healer, I believe that if a being, a soul, is meant to incarnate it will find a way. But what happens to the embryos and fetuses that do not get born? This piece is an exploration of that question.
"Death Enbrace"
2018
Painted wood cabinet with mixed media interior