The Emptiness, discarded clothing, yarn, thread, wood box, 26 x 20 x 2.5 in
Empty discarded clothing remembers and tells stories.
Clothed and Fed, discarded clothing, 20 x 20 inches
Digesting memories of a traumatic childhood through a transformative artistic process.
Implausible Applause, discarded clothing, tinted gesso background, 40 x 48 in
An autobiographical artwork about a child who was not applauded for her authentic self.
The Lesson, discarded clothing, felt, notebook, 48 x 32 in
Remembering the male teacher who repurposed his jacket to hide the stains & saved me from the social cruelty of classmates
Ridicule, discarded clothing, 22 x 21 in
The viewer becomes the object, or the victim.
Push, discarded clothing, 20 x 33 inches
The artist reveals herself in the other’s image; she chooses to tell us about her own life though the depiction of others.
Prisoner of Childhood, discarded clothing, 26 x 18 in
A traumatic childhood leaves lifelong scars.
My Own Two Feet, discarded clothing, 46 x 36 inches
It is difficult to walk away from a narrative that has been handed down through the generations.
Sustenance From Strangers, self portrait, discarded clothing and home textiles, 36 x 33 in
An artwork that alludes to the wet nurse the artist had in infancy, a nameless stranger who became part of the fabric of her life.
Seeking Life's Sweetness, discarded clothing and plastic bags, 35 x 42 in
Junk textiles and plastic waste are the media used to create art about overstuffed lives, overconsumption of junk food.
Fear of Moving Forward, discarded clothing, 49 x 38 in
A figurative artwork wrestles with duality and the twined difficulties of looking back and moving forward.
Ben (Woe is He), discarded clothing, 11 x 9 inches
A portrait of the artist's father at age 85 examines psychological trauma and the aggressor-victim archetype.
Mother Me, discarded clothing and blankets, 44 x 40 inches
Textiles that reference protection, nurturing, and other motherly attributes serve as a vehicle for art evoking the pain of a child longing for love.
Mother Earth Connection, discarded clothing, 30 x 26 in
A posthumous memorial portrait
Stifled Sisters, discarded clothing, 58 x 38 inches
Beauty and suffering coexist in a portrait of stiff sad sisters reminiscent of children in folk art paintings.
Can't Reach the Joy, discarded clothing, 40 x 35 in
Art commemorates experience.
The Emptiness, discarded clothing, yarn, thread, wood box, 26 x 20 x 2.5 in
Empty discarded clothing remembers and tells stories.
Clothed and Fed, discarded clothing, 20 x 20 inches
Digesting memories of a traumatic childhood through a transformative artistic process.
Implausible Applause, discarded clothing, tinted gesso background, 40 x 48 in
An autobiographical artwork about a child who was not applauded for her authentic self.
The Lesson, discarded clothing, felt, notebook, 48 x 32 in
Remembering the male teacher who repurposed his jacket to hide the stains & saved me from the social cruelty of classmates
Ridicule, discarded clothing, 22 x 21 in
The viewer becomes the object, or the victim.
Push, discarded clothing, 20 x 33 inches
The artist reveals herself in the other’s image; she chooses to tell us about her own life though the depiction of others.
Prisoner of Childhood, discarded clothing, 26 x 18 in
A traumatic childhood leaves lifelong scars.
My Own Two Feet, discarded clothing, 46 x 36 inches
It is difficult to walk away from a narrative that has been handed down through the generations.
Sustenance From Strangers, self portrait, discarded clothing and home textiles, 36 x 33 in
An artwork that alludes to the wet nurse the artist had in infancy, a nameless stranger who became part of the fabric of her life.
Seeking Life's Sweetness, discarded clothing and plastic bags, 35 x 42 in
Junk textiles and plastic waste are the media used to create art about overstuffed lives, overconsumption of junk food.
Fear of Moving Forward, discarded clothing, 49 x 38 in
A figurative artwork wrestles with duality and the twined difficulties of looking back and moving forward.
Ben (Woe is He), discarded clothing, 11 x 9 inches
A portrait of the artist's father at age 85 examines psychological trauma and the aggressor-victim archetype.
Mother Me, discarded clothing and blankets, 44 x 40 inches
Textiles that reference protection, nurturing, and other motherly attributes serve as a vehicle for art evoking the pain of a child longing for love.
Mother Earth Connection, discarded clothing, 30 x 26 in
A posthumous memorial portrait
Stifled Sisters, discarded clothing, 58 x 38 inches
Beauty and suffering coexist in a portrait of stiff sad sisters reminiscent of children in folk art paintings.
Can't Reach the Joy, discarded clothing, 40 x 35 in
Art commemorates experience.
Artwork created with commingled discarded clothing holds and retains the energy, the memories, and the feelings of former wearers. This artwork is permeated with autobiographical memories concerning all aspects of the artist’s life, particularly her childhood.