A collector of fascinating things. Most notable of all is Ghostbabies, the Dolls that have come to stay. I am guided by Ghosts in all I do, visual artist, gardener, caregiver, collector of antique images especially children and animals. I greatly admire symbolist, pop-surrealist, pre-Raphaelite artwork, wold religions and philosophy, gemstones, feathers, taxidermy art of Polly Morgan, unusual jewellery and hats, beautiful fabric and all things expressive of unique perspectives in the art of Being. My life has been profoundly impacted by the devastating loss of my wonderful Father, Johnston Bright. He died Tuesday December 12, 2022 at 11:07 at night. Today is January 22, 2023, not even two months have passed.

Christmas this year was a grim act of cheerfulness for my family. In the midst of this painful, despairing attempt at bravery a very strange thing happened, a couple of things when I really think about it. Way back in July, when my Father and I were hammer and tongs in the midst of the Japanese Knotweed War, I turned 60. For this momentous occasion my Daughter Rose gave me a GLORIOUS gift. A beautiful Doll made by the master artist Beatrice Perini. Leonia II was not yet made at that time but reserved for me. On the evening of Christmas day Rose got a message from Beatrice that Leonia Rose was ready. When Rose told me I was filled with the strangest pain I have ever had. "Don't you want her anymore?" Rose asked. Answering that question has become a comprehensive project, a contemplation of just what my Father has taught me.