2025- Year In A Review
Happy New Year! I’m feeling deeply grateful for the work, the community that surrounds it, and the steady unfolding of ideas that shaped 2025. It was a year marked by new series, thoughtful collaborations, and moments of creative pause.
One of the most meaningful bodies of work to emerge was the Mother & Child series. Long held quietly in my mind, it came to life during a season of change. I was drawn to the intimacy of that bond, the feeling of holding, of closeness, of time moving both slowly and all at once. This series remains especially dear to me, not only for what it captures, but for how it connected with others.
This year also opened my home to conversation with Homeworthy. Sharing thoughts around design, with the pieces I've collected over time, objects layered with meaning, art that brings a sense of calm, was a reminder of how closely art and living are intertwined. You can watch my episode here.
Spring welcomed new explorations with the 'Magnolia Tulip' series. Some blooms are simply too beautiful to pass by. Playing with scale, movement, and softness, the series grew to include a large 60 x 70 piece that eventually found its way to London. I always love seeing where the work travels and how it settles into new spaces.
Another highlight was contributing a few words to a dear friend’s new book, Suleika Jaouad's 'The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life'. This special moment led to a trip to New York for a reading and celebration. One of those quiet, pinch-me moments that stay with you!
Closer to home, a Mother’s Day pop-up with a neighbor, Coniglio, turned into a lovely afternoon with art, conversation, courtyard painting, and time shared. Simple and special!
Throughout the year, I continued experimenting with new scales and surfaces, especially within the Magnolia series. Changing materials can completely shift a body of work, and these explorations felt fresh and energizing.
Summer brought a pause in Maine, a place that has quickly become a favorite. Cooler days, time near the water, the rhythm of family life, a summer break, all of these always lead to the beginnings of a new series.
I closed out the summer with a short trip to New York alongside Rebecca Atwood to celebrate the launch of her new book. She generously invited me to my home to be part of the project. The trip ended with an evening spent celebrating with friends and fellow design studios, Urban Electric, Nickey Kehoe, and Plain English, wandering the city, sharing stories, and marking one of those rare, perfectly layered New York nights.
Fall arrived with a trip to Round Top and a new partnership with Society Social and Framebridge, framing works on paper, time spent wandering, gathering, and sharing the work in a setting that felt both grounded and vibrant.
As the seasons shifted, the Nest series emerged, inspired by time in Maine and a fascination with stones along the shore. Layered forms, quiet structure, and a palette that felt both calming and alive. A study in balance, where chaos meets stillness.
The year closed with 'Tulips Wandering Off, ' loosely inspired by the beautiful disorder of life, movement, and the way things rarely stay perfectly arranged. Much like a bouquet, there’s beauty in the undone.
Looking ahead, I’m excited for what’s to come! Lots of new work, new ideas, and the continued act of creating!
Here’s to another year ahead!
