In 2011, I presented my solo exhibition, Seismic Dream, at the American University Museum in the Sylvia Berlin Katzen Sculpture Garden. Working under time constraints and a site-specific structure, I transformed the outdoor environment. I also worked with a fabricator and the museum staff to temporarily alter the entire envelope of the large concrete space. My hard work creating the solo exhibition paid off when Seismic Dream won critical acclaim. Video link

In 2006, I received the GAIA PRIZE for a permanent art installation at Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington, VA. For this project, I worked closely with the park staff and community to develop a design that supported the park’s educational needs while remaining connected to the natural setting.

My experience includes working with a cooperative gallery, directing a public interest law center, teaching art and art history to children, and participating in community activities. I have also been practicing Wu Hao Tai Chi for over a decade. I am married to Charlie Firestone for over 50 years and we have two grown children and 4 grandchildren.

From 1981 to 1993, I co-founded the Westside Arts Center, a nonprofit arts organization in Santa Monica, CA, where artists taught kids. My time in this nonprofit helped me hone my organizational and communications skills. On moving to the Washington, DC area, I became a member of the Washington Sculptors Group and served as President from 2004 to 2009. Presently, I am a docent at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, leading tours of the museum for both students and adults. I served as President of the SBMA Docent Council from 2024 to 2025 and also served as Membership Chair and Evaluations Co-Chair. My tours focus on the Asian collection.