About me

My textile art explores the emotional impact of color, line, and shape. I delight in creating abstract images from the repetition of stitches of thread or scraps of fabric. I like that these materials are accessible and carry associations of daily life but can be transformed into unexpected and evocative pieces of art. I hope my viewers have a visceral reaction to my work, responding in ways I might not anticipate.

Most of my work involves intensive hand stitching. Stitches become lines and shapes that interact with the fabric below. The stitches might dominate, transforming our perception of the fabric. The fabric and thread might share prominence, in a careful balance of foreground and background. Or the design created by the pieces of fabric sewn together might be gently supported by the stitching on top. These interactions offer endless possibilities for experimentation.

My process is an odd combination of quick and slow, improvisation and planning. I deliberate about my fabric choices, looking for unexpected combinations and specific value gradations. But then, I’ll swap out a selection impulsively. The actual stitching takes time, and the images emerge very slowly. I’d like to rush it, but I can’t. Thankfully, the process is pleasurable, the fabric soft, the colors stimulating, the repetitive motion soothing.