Artist Statement

I create textiles that examine and make tangible spiritual truths that encourage the soul and uplift the spirit. While stitching, my mind meanders with the aim to connect intimate prayer to grand visions and ideas. My process is focused, intuitive, and often slow, yet I want the result of the work to have an appearance of quick, expressive application. I use colorful, upcycled fibers with new, natural and synthetic fibers which coalesce into unexpected visual conversations that echo my delight in listening deeply and to multiple perspectives. I develop layers with hand stitching, machine stitching, applique and paint to develop a meaningful response that regenerates joy into the world.