work > 2009

Emerge
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
20" x 20"
2009
Emerge (detail)
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
20" x 20"
2009
Horizon
graphite, embroidered thread and hand-sewn beads on primed linen
26" x 30"
2009
Horizon (detail)
graphite, embroidered thread and hand-sewn beads on primed linen
26" x 30"
2009
Arc
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Arc (detail)
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Femmes Maison
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
30" x 40"
2009
Femmes Maison (detail)
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
30" x 40"
2009
Femmes Maison (detail)
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
30" x 40"
2009
Femmes Maison (detail)
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
30" x 40"
2009
Flow
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Flow (detail)
graphite and embroidered thread on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Overflow
graphite on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Drape
graphite and hand-sewn beads on primed linen
40" x 30"
2009
Drape (detail)
graphite and hand-sewn beads on primed linen
40" x 30"
2009
Drape (detail)
graphite and hand-sewn beads on primed linen
40" x 30"
2009
Wrap
graphite on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Weight
graphite on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Weight (detail)
graphite on primed linen
22" x 30"
2009
Gather
graphite, thread, and silk fabric on primed linen
40" x 50"
2009
Gather (detail)
graphite, thread, and silk fabric on primed linen
40" x 50"
2009
Gather (detail)
graphite, thread, and silk fabric on primed linen
40" x 50"
2009
Warm
graphite on Claybord
12" x 12"
2009
Anchor
graphite on Claybord
12" x 12"
2009
Hold
graphite on Claybord
12" x 12"
2009
Puddle
graphite on Claybord
12" x 12"
2009

The work in this series, "Gathering", was shown at a solo exhibition at Heriard-Cimino Gallery in New Orleans. I am exploring identity through fragmentation, restructuring and rebirth. I am interested in the play between the highly detailed image, the vast empty space and the 3-dimensional quality of the hand-sewn beading and embroidered thread. The images are all self-portraits. These version of me are realistically rendered, sometimes in multiples, yet placed in implausible circumstances, reflecting an intimate interior dialogue.