The Song of I

About this artwork

The Song of I, sings in silence, yet her lyrics and her dance can be felt in the fluidity of her movement, the strength of her resilience, and the style with which she carries herself. Gracefully inscribed on her back are cuniform symbols representing "woman", "to be strong" and "to love". The Song of I was created from ancient specimen of red travertine. Time has taken its toll on the stone letting its raw beauty shine through with bits of crystal, a hint of copper veining and the gloriously unpredictable voids travertine is known for. I lived with this raw block of travertine for three and a half years before it spoke to me and was ready to be carved. It took me another 6 months to devote the proper time and energy to it. For both of us, it was worth the wait. I honored the stone by listening, carving with a gentle hand and preserving its natural beauty. The stone honored me by speaking to me and allowing me to shape it without breaking. Ancient Song meets modern artist!