My work involves collecting and documenting textiles owned by my family members, as well as creating imagined textiles using materials such as acrylic, oils, glazes, and transparent paper on unstretched canvas, which is cut and sewn together. I think that there is much to say about this connection between painting and textile creation; the two mediums are seen as very separate, yet have clearly influenced and run parallel to each other, converging as our contemporary definition of painting shifts to make way for further exploration of mediums and forms. 

 

When I think about my own relationships, whether they are familial, friendly, or intimate, textiles come to mind. Fabric is an essential part of our lives, and we use it in many ways, from the clothes we wear to the sheets we sleep on and the towels we use to wipe our mouths. Fabric provides us with constant comfort, protection, and joy, and connects us to those we love through histories of crafting, fashion, and the gifting and collecting of homeware textiles and clothes. 

 

In my work, I create organic and partially obscured forms inspired by quilting, folk art and pattern design. These forms reflect the memories fabrics hold and the comforts they provide for those who use them. The physical object I create becomes a memory of an object used over and over, embedded with emotion, a constant facilitator of and witness to our humanness.