My mixed media work uses traditional handwork techniques; combining imagery, text, handmade paper, found objects and textiles in unconventional ways. At first glance, one sees re-appropriation and re-use of pattern shapes and forms. But further exploration of each piece reveals a multitude of layers; a host of stories and life reflection.
June
48w 30h
stencils, textiles, handmade paper, canvas and acrylics
Sun’s Up
36w 48h
canvas, handmade papers, vintage sticks and acrylics
Fall Fields
40w 30h
canvas, handmade papers, newsprint and acrylics
Plan B
48w 30h
vintage map, handmade papers, textiles, newsprint and acrylics
Summer Fields
24w 24h
canvas, Indonesian textiles, handmade paper and acrylics
Detail - Summer Fields
Running Stitches
24w 24h
canvas, vintage map, handmade paper, Indonesian textiles and acrylics
Detail - Running Stitches
Sense of Place #1
30w 50h
burlap, canvas and acrylics
Sense of Place #2
30w 50h
Sense of Place #3
30w 50h
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Towards The River
60w 48h
handmade papers, newsprint, canvas and acrylics
Detail - Towards The River
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Where Ever You Are Is Called Here
60w 48h
newsprint, handmade papers, pattern paper and acrylics
I Have Given My Whole Life To Words
Commission for Fargo Forum
84w 60h
newsprint, reporter notes, stencils, graphite and acrylics
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