I am at a critical juncture in my art practice. For twenty years I built a career on painting, exploring a variety of abstract and realist techniques. Having come to a place in painting where the medium no longer surprised me, I have shifted my focus to fiber art, quilting in particular. I now dedicate my full-time studio practice to exploring the art of quilting.

 

Working with found, reclaimed, and donated fabrics is crucial to my practice. I source materials from what is around me – discarded clothing or other textiles, local thrift store finds, even antique market bargains. My experience using donated fabrics has taught me that even the unlikeliest materials can work together, if you’re willing to be surprised. In this way I can keep fabric out of the landfill while breaking down barriers around traditional expectations of quilting and fine art. By practicing an ancient art born of necessity, I connect with our shared past while reflecting on self-sufficiency in consumer culture.