Pastel on Paper. 10x20. 1987. For over 30 years I had seen corn like this and never questioned what it was used for. I knew it could not be eaten by humans. Who bought it and for for what purpose? Why did they buy it and did it mean the same thing to them? Would it be given away or thrown out when the decor changed and it no longer fit in? For all the work I put into it seems to give little in return.
10x17. Pastel on Paper. 1987. There is a disease out there and often the damage is done in the darkness, where the process can't be seen. I walked into the darkness with a light that was given to me and could see it clearly. There was nothing I could do as the damage had already been done. But I think if more had the light they would see it too and it could be stopped.
Pastel on Paper. 8x10. 1987. I don’t blame those who make a living off the land for raising crops that have little nutritional value. Growing and creating things is a risky business. So what if there is little or no meaning? As long as the colors and subject matter is right it will sell. And it did.