Artist’s Statement

When I was a little girl, we often went to BBQ’s and there was usually an impressive salad made by a very clever person, nesting loftily in a wooden bowl. As I grew older I took pride in my own salad making and loved to impress guests, hence the title, Winning Friends With Salad. This artwork represents addressing the confusion and sadness I felt, when my family broke down, and we stopped going to BBQ’s with friends and salads. In contrast, the bright and happy design is my way of remembering and celebrating the good times and moving towards healing.