Artist Statement

"I am a self-taught fiber artist and painter. As a fiber artist, my medium is hand rug punching wool and cotton yarns on ground cloth of linen or cotton. My preference is to work in natural fibers with sustainable tools. This slow to emerge, methodic art form connects me to a rich history of American folk artists who have come before me. However, my compositions are mostly abstract, geometric and linear forms. I am influenced by the Art Deco, Bauhaus and Brutalist movements. I find the balance between positive and negative space in these forms to be a compelling place to explore. As a painter I work in acrylic, sometimes with the addition of eggshell. The eggshell, like my fiber work, is a deliberate, detailed process much like piecing together an intricate puzzle. These paintings are often the original inspiration for my fiber pieces."