October 2020
Object Description: Small wearable sculpture. This ring spins.
Materials used: Copper, silver, brass, enamels
Dimensions: 5”x3”x3”
December 2020
Object description: Wearable sculpture. Ring is worn in the hand, and opens to reveal the inside as the wearer rotates their hand to be palm up.
Materials: Copper, silver, brass, wool, cotton.
Dimensions: closed 6”x2.5”x2.5” open 5”x8”x8”
2021
This is a work in progress. It is 255’ of soft cotton fabric, torn and sewn into one continuous bandage. I am hand stitching text meant to be both the telling of the traumatic stories as well as the words of prayer or meditation intended to act as salve for the wounds.
2022
This is an ongoing ritual/performance experience. I am experimenting with using these bandages on the body in ritual healing of generational trauma.
2021
Detail of install
Object description: Wax, metal, hair, enamel, wood
2022
The act of placing these heavy objects one at a time, over my heart is meant to give physicality to the emotional and energetic weight of the role of story keeper for my family. It is both a beautiful privilege, and a heavy burden at times.
2021
Brass, copper, silver, precious stones, paper, wax
2022
Copper, brass, silver, enamel, wax, photo
2022
The door on the right slides out and the door on the left opens on a hinge, revealing the roots of Lily of the valley from under the house and up through the roof. Behind is a shiny brass magnolia.