I
have taught Western Culture and the Arts at Oakton since 1995. Over
the years, I have worn several different hats. I first received
an R.N. degree from Presbyterian St. Lukes in Chicago and then a
BSN from the University of Illinois.
Leaving nursing behind, I turned
to my earlier interest in fine art, graduating with a BFA and MFA
from the School of the At Institute of Chicago in the early 1980's.
My major was Sculpture with special interest in creating Installation
Art. I also attended extra classes in their Art History Certificate
Program.
I
am married with two children, one of whom lives an adventurous life
as a journalist in Tokyo. The other is a post-doctorate fellow at
Harvard Medical School in Molecular Biochemistry.
I
grew up in a family of teachers and professors. That teaching is
both rewarding and confirming was brought home to me when I volunteered
to teach in the public schools of Chicago. I have also taught adult
education classes over the years. My personal philosophy values
education and includes a celebration of the creative process.
From
1984 to 1992 I was a member of ARC gallery which is a women's cooperative
gallery in Chicago. Currently, I have a sculputure in the gallery's
30th anniversary show. I have curated and organized various shows,
in particular those that involve installation and performance art.
Reviews of my own installations combining poetry and art have been
published in various catalogues and magazines.
Most
recently, I have been in the business of consulting, appraising,
and buying and selling art and antiques. It is a way of looking
at the history of the world through objects.
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