Amoebae
33“W X 41”H x .5”D
Techniques: Painted fabric, fabric-wrapped rope
Materials: Commercial and hand-painted fabric, rope, thread
Artist Statement:
Amoebae form pseudopods that can be extended and retracted as the cell moves. They have a single nucleus that contains most of its DNA.
Essential for healthy aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, they come indifferent sizes and their shape continually shifts and changes. Someamoeba are pathogenic or lethal to humans.
This piece takes artistic license to how these tiny organisms look and work together to improve the environment by recycling the nutrients in the soil.
Celebrate
50”W x 50”H
Techniques: Pleated fabric, fabric wrapped rope, faced circles, 3D pinwheels, prairie points, hand stitched and machine quilted on a domestic machine.
Materials: Commercial fabrics, rope, thread
Artist Statement:
Celebrate everyday joy. Throw some confetti. Dance. Take the time to weave conversations with family and friends into your daily life.
Journeys
30”W x 31”H
Techniques: Painted fabric, hand embroidery, machine quilting,
Materials: Painted fabric, Perle cotton, beads
Artist Statement:
Life takes us on many journeys. Our experiences along the way, and the sights we see influence and mold who we become. From rivers to mountains, smokestacks and flowers we each see our worlds a little differently.
Meandering
18”W x 40”H
Techniques: Hand painted fabrics, Hand embroidery, Beading
Materials: Fabric, beads, thread
Artist Statement:
Sometimes life takes us on an indirect course, winding and meandering to find our purpose and usefulness.