My artwork explores the intersection of energy, mystery, and the material. Memories and the present moment exist in layers that are informed by nature, ritual, and the intuitive. In addition to my paintings and other mixed media artworks, a new series of works is in progress. "Notes to myself/ notes to my grandchildren", is made from textiles used and created by members of my family and myself, along with found objects, found fabrics , painting, and embroidery. I have always been attracted to textiles as being infused with consciousness and history. I feel as though I am encoding these artworks with stories of my perceptions, as well as the spirit and stories  of those who came before me. Bio: Kathy is a visual artist who works with various media and processes, including painting, dyeing, sewing, drawing, and collage. She has been an artist and educator for 40+ years in the Lafayette, Louisiana area. She retired as a visual art teacher, having taught the visual art program for the Lafayette Parish High School Arts Academy, and later, in the Lafayette Parish Talent Program. She has strong ties to the local arts community, and has shown locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. She has taught numerous workshops and has been awarded grants for her artwork, as well as for her teaching programs. In addition to her individual artwork, she maintains a collaborative art practice with her husband, Steven Breaux, creating artworks that reference a sense of place, history, and cultural issues.