I decided to try abstract pieces. I had no sense of abstract when I looked inside myself for inspiration. An artist friend of mine asked, “What were you feeling when you carved it?” Inside me it became, “Can I carve what I feel?” This was the start of a whole new series of sculptures.

— WLN

*** SPECIAL NOTE: This series and its processes are the subject of an online exhibition at Alfons Gallery, March 26th through June 4th, 2021. Curated by Valerie J. Christell, Gallery Director/Curator, at alfonsgallery.org .

Anger

Pink Alabaster (Colorado)
7” x 8.5” x 7” — 13.5 lbs
2019
Award of Excellence, Fond du Lac Artists Association Members Show
Five years old to twenty and beyond. As a child a domineering father with anger and control issues of his own.

Pain

Pink Alabaster (Colorado)
5.5” x 7” x 8” — 13 lbs
2020
The damaging result of holding anger in and keeping others’ anger out, to survive. No place to go, no one to listen.

Here’s a video of the process of Pain:

My Journey

Pink Alabaster (Colorado)
9” x 4” x 6.5” — 7.5 lbs
2019
What began in my late 20’s. The conscious awareness of my spiritual journey. Following the “road less traveled” as some say. Guided by deeply spiritually conscious men.

Healing

Pink Alabaster (Colorado)
12” x 4.5” x 11.5 — 30.5 lbs
2020
The slow almost imperceptible movement of Love, silence, meditation, centering prayer, Love. GOD if you will. Healing the spirit and eventually body. Both growing into healthy awareness. The Mystery.