My work is an abstract interpretation of the traditional quilt-making techniques I learned from my Grandmothers. The painstaking handwork of my forebears never far from my mind as I work, I am committed to revealing the inextricable connection between the traditions of Women’s Work and fine art.
I am passionate about equitable access to art and subverting the gate-keeping that is so pervasive in the art world. I believe in alternative economies and want my work to be accessible to all. I offer an ongoing series of textile sketches with a pay-what-you-can model on Instagram and have recently shifted to a sliding scale pricing model for all of my work. I am always looking for ways to increase my role in the solidarity economy.
Gravely concerned about the climate crisis and the harmful role the textile industry plays in it, I use only secondhand, repurposed, or vintage textiles in my work. Even the tiniest clipping of fabric and thread is kept for use in future work as I strive for a zero-waste practice.