National Afro-American Museum, wilberforce, ohio

My art is inspired by nature and man's relationship with nature. 

One of my earliest influences as a child growing up on a farm in 

Southeastern Arkansas was the Rhythm and Blues music of the 

Sixties. I did not have a voice for singing so my statements were

 visual instead of being vocal. When I closely observe my 

environment, I see rhythms in nature (e. g. repetitions, designs,

 and patterns) and recognize dance is part of the human experience.