Dances from the past is an homage to Andrew Holleran’s 1978 novel “Dancer from the Dance.”

This eight piece collection represents the natural beauty of the island which draws us in combined with my favorite quotes from the book which I feel explain the complex emotions of not just visiting the island but living there as well.

009 “(Pine)” - “Once that life is in your blood, my dear, it’s hard to live elsewhere.” pg. 249

010 “(Meat)” - “They faced each other at opposite ends of an illusion.” pg. 229

011 “(Cherry)” - “It was the most beautiful illusion of homosexuals and romantics alike: if only I’d loved that one.” pg. 220

015 “(Harbor)” - ““Dangerous because you may lose your heart,” he said standing up. “Or mind. Or reputation. Or contact lenses,” he said.”” pg. 180

016 “(Drugs)” - “It was the perfect form of life for a ghost such as I…” pg. 130

017 “(Deer)” - “Everything is beautiful here, and that is all it is: Beautiful.” pg. 228

018 “(Dunes)” - “Go out dancing tonight, my dear and go home with someone, and if the love doesn’t last beyond the morning, then know I love you.” pg. 250