The artist's studio is a magical place, teeming with inspirational objects, materials and tools of the trade - rich in potential and possibility. This artist in particular has stacks and stacks of boxes filled with all kinds curios for mixed media assemblage, including one box full of prosthetic glass eyes. When I saw the dramatic side lighting from the desk lamp was lighting up one of her blue eyes with an arresting intensity, it seemed as though her sculptures were speaking through her. Artist as conduit.