My grandmother, Elizabeth Fleming, (1886-1974) continues to guide me with her most notable attributes; a steady calm, love for fashion and sewing. Unheard of for women at this time, my grandmother and four women friends started a custom millinery shop in 1907. Their fearlessness, creativity and spirit is something I have drawn on often.
Still Here sculptural vintage hat forms are each adorned with a line from a poem done in collaboration with my friend and poet, Zac Stafford. The words are stenciled, hand-wrapped in pewter and nailed on to each form.
Millinery business partners with Grandmother, Elizabeth Fleming (second from right)