Beverly Hayden

i assemble vintage found objects with objects of my own construction. at their heart, most of my pieces are deeply personal reflections on introspection, self-awareness and personal growth. they are tangible expressions of life experiences – both mine and others’ – as well as statements of what i believe is important in life. i explore universal experiences such as “finding oneself,” the tricky art of family relations as well as love and loss. i express the underlying theme of time passages by using layers of beeswax, paint and even minute differences in depth in my placement of objects. i love to incorporate old objects that have their own “life experiences” to add to the sense of history and timeliness of each piece. i call the boxes and drawers that house these objects and their ultimate stories/expressions “homes” because i view them not only as a final resting place for these unexpected groupings, but also because each piece ultimately is about finding one’s home – that place within where peace, calm, happiness, safety & sense of family exist in abundance.