A former gypsy (having lived in Seattle,Dallas, New Orleans, Dayton, OH, and Princeton, WV  since 2000) I’ve finally found a home in Albuquerque. Most of my work chronicles my ongoing love affair with New Mexico.

My work is eclectic – but is a true reflection of my many experiences and interests. My artistic journey began back in 2000 with a gift of Photoshop and has grown exponentially since moving to New Mexico in 2004. I have experimented with a variety of mediums the last few years – moving from collage to assemblage to acrylics. Since 2007 I have focused on photography and encaustic painting. Now I can’t imagine life without my camera – it’s my third eye – my true artistic eye – and it rarely misses a thing.

My photography is not about capturing a moment – it is about capturing emotions and creating visual allegories. I believe that’s why I’m drawn to photo collage as it allows me to assemble and edit images to create a story. I love sitting at my computer and layering disparate images on top of each other – until something leaps out of the screen at me – and I recognize the story these images are trying to tell me.

My artistic journey has led me to be a founding member and owner of The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space.  This labor of love is a group project consisting of eight talented artists. We come from as close as the East Mountains and as far away as Australia and have banded together to create a space that is devoted to furthering the Albuquerque arts scene and promoting New Mexico artists in all creative media.

Shows/Galleries

July 2009 -  Familia de Burque – The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space – Solo Show

August 2008 – 08/08/08 Lucky day, lucky number. – 105 Studios, Albuquerque, NM

July 2008 – Ancient Voices, Distant Storms – Art 66 Gallery, Bernalillo, NM – Juried Show

July 2008 – Photo New Mexico – Matrix Fine Art, Albuquerque, NM
People’s Choice Award

January 2008 – Solo Photography Hanging – Satellite Coffee, Albuquerque, NM

August 2007 – Mixed Media Show – Magdalena Arts Gallery, Magdalena, NM

March 2007 – 52 Weeks – OffCenter Arts, Albuquerque, NM