Woven into Place evokes the idea of interconnectedness between people and place. I use traditional handwork techniques; combining text, handmade paper and textiles in unconventional ways. At first glance, one sees bold shapes and the re-use of found text and textile fragments. But further exploration of each piece reveals a multitude of layers; a host of stories and life reflections. Each piece embodies my identity and draws inspiration from the prairie landscapes of the places I’ve called home. The stitch used in many of my pieces connects me to my mother and grandmother, linking their traditions and techniques with my own work.
My Trimbelle | 12w 16h |
Textiles, hand-made paper, acrylics and graphite
Earthbound | 12w 16h |
textiles, hand-made paper, acrylics, canvas and graphite
Flourish| 12w 16h|
hand-made paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Cultivate | 12w 16h |
textiles, vintage text, handmade paper, acrylics and graphite
Settled | 12w 16h |
textiles, hand-made paper, canvas, graphite and acrylics
Square Mile| 12w 16h |
Textile, canvas, hand-made paper, graphite and acrylics
Tilled | 28w 22h |
handmade paper, textiles, handwritten text, graphite and acrylics
Homecoming | 28w 22h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Ties That Bind | 28w 22h |
handmade paper, textiles, handwritten text, graphite and acrylics
Steadfast | 28w 22h |
handmade paper, textiles, handwritten text, graphite and acrylics
Firmly Planted | 30w 40h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Earthen | 30w 40h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Drift | 30w 40h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Grounded | 30w 40h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Sense of Place | 30w 40h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Harrow | 48w 30h|
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Land Marks | 48w 36h|
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Belonging | 36w 48h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics
Heart Land | 36w 48h |
handmade paper, textiles, vintage text, graphite and acrylics