Art for me is a type of psychic processing. Most of my early work was more therapy for me then anything. It was a way of processing despair. It was expression of the disconnect I saw between people and nature and how as we follow the disconnect down through generations, we have become detached from our own souls and the souls of our fellow Earth creatures. Dr. Alberto Villoldo, shaman and founder of the Four Winds Society states:
“When the first chakra is disconnected from the feminine Earth, we can feel orphaned and motherless. The masculine principle predominates, and we look for security from material things. Individuality prevails over relationship, and selfish drives triumph over family, social and global responsibility. The more separated we become from the Earth, the more hostile we become to the feminine. We disown our passion, our creativity, and our sexuality. Eventually the Earth itself becomes a baneful place.”
After receiving my Bachelor’s of Fine Art from Webster University I began to explore other forms of healing. I took a job as an apprentice at a local herb shop and immersed myself learning Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy. I began to turn the seeds of my sadness into the cultivation of healing herbal products. I eventually studied shamanism and began to develop a true sense of connection to Mother Earth as a spiritual entity. As I deepened my connection to Earth I began to work with plant medicine and develop relationship with plant allies. In August of 2019 Maria and I opened STL Herbs and Aromatics.
My art now a days has evolved to look more sensuous and feminine. I have come home to the Eden of my body and Mother Earth. I desire everything I do to inspire people to open up to the possibility of really grasping the concept that we can love and revere Mother Earth as a spiritual entity. To help people believe that we can foster a true relationship with Mother Earth that fills a void that resides in all of our hearts. It will produce a chain reaction of seeing the spirit within the creatures of Earth and our fellow brothers and sisters.
Ancient Earth religions were burned at the stake. We have been taught to believe that worshipping our mother Earth is evil but I believe it is the key to recalibrating and evolving into a healthier, sustainable society.