Leaving The River, (a work in progress) is a collection of over 40 pieces; paintings, sculptures, photographs, collage, and mixed media. Here are 21 selected pieces from
the collection.

On July 12th, 1956 my brother Danny, drowned in the Charles River of Boston. He was my playmate, my protector, my love.

We lived in the Old West End of Boston at 62 Allen Street. The Massachusetts General Hospital was at one end of our street, the St. Joseph's Church was in the center, and
the Charles River was at the other end of the street.

My Irish-Catholic family fell apart after Danny died.

The West End was demolished before, during and after Danny's death.

I was born with congenital scoliosis. The first 14 years of my life were spent in a series of casts and braces designed to fix my deformed body.

Leaving The River is a space for paintings, photography, and sculptures showing how art has always been the strongest force of survival in my life. Art has helped me to
transcend destruction, deformity, and depression. My life as an art educator, child life therapist, and practicing artist has evolved from the journey I map in Leaving The River.

Leaving the River		Freshly Slapped Face		Why Did You Leave Me?

The Rabbi and Me		Mary in May		The Seat in Heaven

Madonna in Pincurls		Lost in Sorrow		July 12, 1956

I'm Sorry, I'm Gone		He is Risen		My Favorite Dress

Don't Move		Nos Encontramos		A Cross to Bear		The Shell Must Break

Acceptance/Rejection		Soaring

West End Kitchen		West End Living Room

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