Unbound #2, 2025, 64x48
Breaking free of the ropes and chains that hold one down. - I wanted to create a space to unravel the stories of women’s work and women’s bodies. This natural space is deconstructing from something that already exists (previously worn red textiles) to take that apart and transform it into another mold. I see new shapes and stories in the form, some intentional and some beyond that.
Repurposed fabrics. Reclaimed wood and wire.
This is not a televised event, 2024, 13x13
In today's social media landscape, it is a heavy ask to create without the social expectation of filming my work. This work focuses on being engaged, taking things slow, and turning inward.
Made using cotton fabric naturally dyed with walnut, indigo, and purple cabbage.
Stitched with Sashiko cotton thread, backed with cotton muslin, and stretched onto canvas.
Framed in a deep white gallery frame. 2024, 13x13, Textile.
Love-in-a-mist, 2022, 68x38
I love working with the color blue and wanted to play with lightweight textiles for a feeling of whimsy and elements that blended Southwest and Midwest. Inspired by Americana Blues.
Repurposed textiles, cotton rope, brass grommets, forged wood. Embroidery with hand and machine stitching.
From Here to There, 2022, 66x79
Scraps of fabric from many different eras were taken.
Some were cut and applied as they were, others dyed with natural indigo, all from repurposed places.
Hand and machine-sewn with repurposed and donated fabrics and Sashiko threads.
Dreams, 2024, 13x13,
Made using cotton fabric naturally dyed with walnut, indigo, and avocado stone.
Stitched with Sashiko cotton thread, backed with cotton muslin, and stretched onto canvas.
Framed in a deep white gallery frame. 2024, 13x13, Textile.
Hopes, 2024, 13x13
Made using cotton fabric naturally dyed with walnut, indigo, and avocado stone.
Stitched with Sashiko cotton thread, backed with cotton muslin, and stretched onto canvas.
Framed in a deep white gallery frame. 2024, 13x13, Textile.
Wishes, 2024, 13x13
Made using cotton fabric naturally dyed with walnut, indigo, and avocado stone.
Stitched with Sashiko cotton thread, backed with cotton muslin, and stretched onto canvas.
Framed in a deep white gallery frame. 2024, 13x13, Textile.
Spring Fever, 2022, 18x15
Repurposed textiles, with forged plants with cotton rope, hung on forged wood—embroidery with hand and machine stitching.