SAMPLERS
This series is derived from the historical precedent of a sampler, using stitches to record the forms, patterns and textures of my experiences of different places. This recording of memories is a tactile sense of space, not a photographic documentation. The patterns I use originate from botanical and natural forms. Nothing is solid, static or whole. Like memories the forms shift, fragment, intertwine and evolve. My process takes precedent over any drive towards a preordained composition.
shelter by the bay
18” x 16.25”
silk, rayon and polyester thread on watercolor paper
2024
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cloud forest
30” x 22”
polyester, silk thread, ink, crewel, and rayon thread on paper
2020
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enjoy
20.5” x 15”
polyester, silk thread, and rayon thread on paper
2019
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lunch break
13" x 16.75"
silk and polyester thread, and batik dye on paper
2016
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JFK to PHX
36" x 14"
polyester, silk thread, and rayon thread on paper
2017
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eye candy
16.5" x 13"
rayon, crewel, polyester and silk thread, colored pencil, ink and photo-sensitive ink on paper
2017
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the rest is noise
13" x 16.25"
polyester and silk thread, copper foil, batik dye and watercolor on paper
2016
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a pearl set in emeralds
16.25" x 12.75"
silk and rayon thread and watercolor on paper
2015
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rain & whiskey
11.75" x 10.25"
silk and rayon thread on paper
2015
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to have and to hold
11.25" x 10.25"
polyester and rayon thread, watercolor and tea on paper
2013
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apiary
11.25" x 11
silk, polyester and rayon thread with colored pencil and watercolor
2014
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night swimming
11" x 10"
polyester and rayon thread with graphite and colored pencil on paper
2014
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follow the leader
11.25" x 9.75"
polyester and rayon thread, graphite, colored pencil on paper
2014
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a hiding place
11" x 9.75"
silk and polyester thread, sequins, ink and watercolor on paper
2013
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13" x 40"
silk, polyester, linen and rayon thread with watercolor and graphite on paper
2015
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