THRESHOLD DRAWINGS

These drawings were made at the Playa residency in eastern Oregon. The residency site is at Summer Lake, a vast shallow seasonal lake, one of several in the area. Pastel chalk in hand, I found repetitive movement and marks that echoed the changing view outside my window, one moment clear, the next a mineral dust cloud looming, the next filled with migrating birds or a vivid sunset. Each layer of pigment was rubbed into the paper, creating a soft glow, as more layers were added.