In this work, I am researching plants and animals that can hide, hibernate, or go dormant. I am interested in utilizing this as a metaphor to discuss how it would be nice to hide from the current social and political events. These works provide narratives about isolation and courage.
This work is hand-fabricated with copper and sterling silver. The flower is removable and can be worn as a brooch. The copper sculpture stays on the wall to await the return of the flower after a day of adventure. Private Collection. 6” x 2.5” x .5”. 2020
This sculpture includes a hollow construction patinated copper base that acts as a wall piece to hold the sterling silver lotus brooch. Private Collection. 4.5” x 2.5” x 2.5”. 2020.
This work is hand-fabricated with steel and sterling silver and finished with paint and patina. This work is for sale. Make inquiries through email. 28” x 9” x 4”. 2019
Each wooden sculpture is hand faceted, finished and painted with Old Fashioned Milk Paint. Each work has keyhole hardware on the back. This installation can be created in a variety of patterns using 49 pieces. This work is for sale. Make inquiries through email. 2019.
Each wooden sculpture is hand faceted, finished and painted with Old Fashioned Milk Paint. Each work has keyhole hardware on the back. This installation can be created in a variety of patterns using 49 pieces. This work is for sale. Make inquiries through email. 2019.
This work is hand cross-stitched and featured behind acrylic in a wooden frame. This work is for sale. Make inquiries through email. 18” x 18”. 2019.
This line is created by hand-cross-stitching. It signifies performative time and the loss of life. The line is hung at 20” high to represent the height of a headstone as well as referencing a water line after a flood. This particular piece includes 18,180 stitches.
hand embroidery, cotton, 2021
The black line runs under the houses in my exhibition “The Town That Knew Me When”.