Artist Statement

I never considered myself an artist until I became chronically ill in 2021 and ultimately became bedbound for a year. I turned to fiber art as a way to express my emotions and my story and stories of others. I found that the stories that I always turned to are those of female and queer communities in the United States. In my work with fiber and naturally found objects, I explore how these communities interact with society.

My work utilizes a wide variety of materials, including fiber, various types of fabric, beads, and naturally found objects. I have found that these materials add to my art by allowing viewers to relate in a multitude of ways and this relation of human to art may not happen if I was solely using fiber. I also use symbolism in my work, both broad symbols, such as denim representing sexual assault, or more specific symbols that only people who work with textiles would understand. Everything is created with a purpose and a statement in mind. By using these forms of communication, my desire is that the vast majority of people will be able derive meaning from my art in their own way, even if they may not have a background in art themselves.