Current Work (2018-Present)
I create dimensional, paper collages that explore my relationship to the environment. My work is not a replica of a physical place, but, rather, an expression of it. Referencing ideas of healing and repair, I deconstruct the world around me and then translate these fragments into new woven landscapes that capture a sense of harmony. My studio practice begins outside as I explore my environment in an intimate way and find beauty in what is often overlooked. I am particularly drawn to source material that holds a sense of history, time and place. The unique contours of a sidewalk crack, the multicolored strata of paint on an old iron fence and the uninhibited scribbles on a discarded piece of paper become the genesis of my work.
My materials inform the work; their strengths and limitations act as boundaries for fruitful exploration. I come from a lineage of seamstresses, and I am intrigued by the infinite potential of textile techniques. Borrowing from the structure and language of weaving, colorful clusters of cut paper are physically layered and suspended by the tension of the threads. Despite their delicate appearance, the collages take advantage of the material’s surprising strength. The picture plane is physically built up with threads and overlapping colors creating a sense of movement as they harmonize and vibrate against each other. This visual rhythm touches on the need to cultivate beauty in a world that often feels burdened by noise and discord.