Survivor of Hurricane Helene.

This work is where I explored the dynamic interplay of beauty and intensity, using a captivating female mannequin torso as my canvas. Adorned with swirling colors and flames that dance across her back, this piece seeks to embody the paradoxical nature of passion and grace. It is a celebration of the multifaceted nature of beauty as harmonized on the sculpted contours of the mannequin, inviting observers to reflect on the complexity of the feminine experience.

This work was created with a vintage (1980's) Greneker mannequin torso.

These are before and after photos of "Chromatic Echoes of Feminine Alchemy". The "before" pics were taken before Hurricane Helene. The "after" pics were taken after Helene did her work.

As most of you know, Hurricane Helene destroyed roughly 80% of the River Arts District. My work (Ahdra Art) was displayed and for sale at Foundation Studios. The flooding at Foundation Studios was to the ceiling rafters and the building destroyed.

I was fortunate that all but one of my assemblage sculptures were recovered. They are currently home with me and I am making attempts to clean off the mud and empty them of flood water. I have little inventory; all my photo art prints, notecards, stickers, canvas prints, etc. were lost or destroyed.

This work was on display at the Spartanburg Art Museum in Spartanburg, SC and was part of the museum's "Displaced, The Resilience and Resurgence of Artists Affected by Hurricane Helene" exhibit which ran until March 31, 2025.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, my work has taken on a new layer of meaning, shaped by the loss and transformation this powerful force left in its wake. Many of my artworks were lost or irreparably damaged during the storm—vintage mannequin assemblage sculptures and prints representing months of creation and contemplation. Yet, this experience has only deepened my commitment to exploring resilience, identity, and the beauty found in imperfection.

For those interested in supporting my work and vision, I encourage you to visit my digital photo art prints under Digital Artwork here on my website. Each print captures my dedication to storytelling through imagery, blending digital figures and forms in ways that invite connection and reflection. I am also working on new assemblage sculptures; reimagining vintage mannequins, found objects, and materials that bear the marks of the world around us. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support as I rebuild, reimagine, and continue creating art that speaks to endurance and renewal.