Statement
bio
Moni was born in Berlin, Germany, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She, her husband and three daughters have lived in Asheville, North Carolina, for over 20 years. She is inspired by the biodiversity surrounding her home in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She loves long hikes, big trees, little warblers, native wildflowers, and authentic, wild people. The studio in her garage has windows looking out to a yard full of gardens, the birds who live near her, and those passing through (warblers!). Moni's paintings ignite deep feelings of connection to the natural world and the joy of color.
work
Moni’s process involves layering paint, sanding off the layers, putting on more layers, more sanding and layering until an interesting history of making the painting is revealed. She paints with acrylic on wood because she appreciates how quickly acrylic paint dries and allows layers to build. She paints on wood because it can hold he liberal application of paint and vigorous sanding with the power-sander.