Walsh creates photogram prints of her ceramic works as well as plant life, using SISTER BRAID the cyanotype process. This photographic process creates an Jarica Walsh outlined positive image of the work placed on the paper. The erasure of details, aside from outlines, allows for focus on the print of the ceramic piece and its unique pattern. The midnight blue background further reinforces the connection to the night sky. In so doing, Walsh is incorporating storytelling, recording both personal and global experiences in the prints by means of careful composition and handwritten graphite additions to the backgrounds of the works. “I work to bring quiet introspection and vulnerability to my creative process, demonstrated in the meditative carving of patterns into the clay, the careful collection of botanicals, and the addition of the handwritten thoughts,” Walsh said. “It is done with the intention of re昀氀ecting the contemplation and openness into the artwork and installations, inviting the same of the viewer with the goal of 昀椀nding common ground and healing.” Walsh’s art has been displayed in numerous venues. Her creations may be purchased at FAMstore at First Americans Museum, and also at Red Earth Art Center. As well, she is the director of Visual and Public Art for the Oklahoma Arts Council, the state agency for the arts. Jarica Walsh, Oklahoma City www.jaricawalsh.com/ 13