The memories evoked, emotions relived, imagination and humor freed,
   answers to old questions and wishes,
recurrent dreams and nightmares,
​ it's all there .
It's why I have to do the work.

As a child, 
ignoring my fancy dolls and toys,
I made my own world.

It was a better world. 
                                                                                   
 




             I wrote this statement for my solo exhibition at the Dishman Gallery, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.                        It is still why I have to do the work.