ZolioArts was born to give my art a landing place. I am a cultural anthropologist who has been blessed to witness the creativity of humans all over the world. When I participate in the creative process, I feel connected to one of the most basic needs humans have always had--to adorn, change, add to, embellish, and beautify their world.
The art I create with gourds is collaborative. Gourds were once living and growing; as such have their own unique variations in shape, coloration, even flaws. Although I start with a vision, the gourd has a say too: sometimes the process is seamless, other times we argue, and once in awhile the gourd wins! The final outcome has to please us both.
