Gather Neckpiece
2013
35″x2″x2″
Experimental 3D techniques,monofilament, sea urchin spines, brass components, adhesive
Your Weekly Stars
2012
5′ x 3′
Machine embroidery on studio drop cloth
Lamplighter
2012
18″x84″
Double woven, wool & cotton yarn
Artist Statement
The act of making creates it’s own source of energy. Textiles lend themselves to a
material intimacy that I am drawn to. Working with a medium that drapes, wraps and knots
itself at will encourages me to adjust my approach to a project as it develops through
various, unexpected stages. I often learn the most about a material by tearing it down or
trying to utilize it in some unusual way. My practice is inspired by textures and imagery
drawn from the natural world, scientific & neurological studies and overflowing bookshelves.