When I opened Swartz Gallery in 2015 part of my goal was to add a series of public art sculptures on the property for residents and vacationers to stop and visit. The first piece I created for this new space was a large scale sculpture “Family of Hearts” and stands 10 feet tall and has 6 hearts stacked on one another.

At the base of the sculpture, is a small heart that holds up all the other hearts. I have been creating hearts since I began my career as artist and to me they symbolize family, love of life, joy, and hope. I created this piece to inspire people and fill them with love.