Virginia Barrett

Artist Statement

Virginia Barrett is an artist drawn to capturing form and color in nature, landscapes and sculptural work from diverse cultures. Her series of mixed media painted poems celebrate a unique, spiritual relationship between the word and image. She is a published poet and author and editor; her most recent books are OCCUPY SF—poems from the movement (co-editor), Mbira Maker Blues—a healing journey to Zimbabwe and Radiance—poems from Mendocino. Her illustrations grace her many books.