The crew
Through the years, the support of family, friends, and dedicated colleagues has made everything possible.
My husband, David, has been my greatest supporter and my partner from the very beginning, working alongside me in every aspect of bringing my designs to life. My sister, Gail, who worked as an internal videographer at L.L. Bean, documented my work and installations in the early years, creating an invaluable visual record.
My grandchildren—Evelyn, Oliver, Julian, and Catherine—have always wanted to help. It is never too early to begin creating. Over the years, they have assisted with studio fabrication, site work, installation, and maintenance, and they still join me whenever they can. Even my daughter-in-law climbed into the lift once, holding one of the youngest grandchildren while we paused for a family photograph—a reminder that creating art has always been a family affair.
In the beginning, I assembled a temporary crew each late summer to prepare the installations and take-down. After the first few seasons, my nephew Jesse, then a student at St. Joseph's College, began working with me. He remained an essential part of the team for more than fifteen years. His wife at the time, Anna, also helped string the Light Forms with lights and continues to lend a hand whenever she is in town.
More recently, I have been fortunate to work with a small, consistent crew—Jak, Katey, and Al—who return each season to help recondition the Light Forms and prepare the sites. They are remarkable individuals, and it is always a pleasure to work alongside them.
Aaron Wilcox, a professional house painter by trade and an installer of my light installations by choice, has been an important part of the team for the past several years and continues to help whenever I need him.
Alex Quartaert has assisted with installation and take-down. He quickly mastered the mechanics of each site and developed an instinctive understanding of the unique challenges presented by every sculptural installation. He has been a wonderful addition to the team.
I continue to be deeply grateful for the unwavering support of the City of Portland and the Portland Downtown team. For the past twenty-seven years, they have encouraged my work and have always been there whenever I needed them. Their generosity, professionalism, and commitment have played an important role in making these installations possible.
