From the moment we are born we are swaddled
in layers of fabric. This tradition creates a sense of comfort; fabrics hold the power to make us feel
safe and protected. This already
established history with textiles allows the created imagery to seamlessly
integrate into our lives through the support; such as: napkins, placemats,
table runners, and curtains. Viewers are confronted with unseen and sometimes unrecognizable imagery related to the interior of bodies and homes. Each individuals relationship with these objects bring in the viewers’ own individual interpretation and experiences. By referencing domestic space, the work talks about home
life and a narrative of family history begins to unfold.
The work pleads for not only for someone to
notice it as a whole, but to notice the intensive laborious craftsmanship that
goes into each piece. In
the end the piece will catch someone’s interest and not be passed by. Choosing to use processes such as
weaving, carding, embroidery, dyeing, and felting allow me the opportunity to
slow down and devote myself to something external. I am working at this to show
the delicacy in the handling of fabric and the attention to detail in the
construction. This devotion and execution allows my secrets to live outside of
myself as a visual conversation with others.
