My Life of Privilege

Privilege: a special right, advantage, or immunity available only to a particular person or group.

I was born in a country that values freedom of speech and action. I was encouraged to learn and find my own path. I was given love, enjoy good health, shelter, food and water. Although at times I have had very little money, I was never poor. I am in a position to create public art which I view as my responsibility born of privilege, as much as my pleasure.

Sound and Instinct

A composer makes choices about what sounds are heard and when. To have a chance of doing this well I have to feel at ease, free, balanced. Listening carefully during this time is akin to love as my whole being is immersed in a sea of discovery. I trust my instinct that guides my hand to hear those things ordinarily hidden from view.

Moments of beauty are best shared, and it is this that helps bring music into the open.

Art and Power

An Open Heart

I must feel to make, for creating art of any significance flows from an open heart.

To build with sound, words or light I easily fall in love: with people, with place and nature, with the compassionate actions of others. It has always been the same for me.

The peril of an open heart is that sadness as much as beauty and joy are constant companions.