QUADRANTS, 2023
This textile piece explores the tension between structure and freedom. Greek-inspired fabrics create orderly grids, each neatly defined, yet hand-stitched lines defy the containment. Freestyle stitches escape the boundaries, adding an element of rebellion within the structured framework. The result is a subtle balance between form and spontaneity, inviting the viewer to reflect on the interplay between control and release.
INTERIORS & INSTALLATION
14" X 31" (35.5cm X 79cm)
Unframed: $350
Framed: $ $650
This piece tells the poignant story of a Holocaust survivor who tossed a postcard from a boxcar while being transported by the Nazis. The postcard conveyed messages of love and hope, along with specific directions for where the family should meet if the war ended and they survived. The actual card was ultimately found and shared with me by the family members during one of my workshops. This piece serves as a powerful symbol of enduring hope and the personal connections that persisted despite the horrors of the time.
27" X 27" (68cm X 68cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 950
"Mary Anne" is a whimsical quilt that explores a spectrum of warm colors. The design transitions from fragmented straight pieces to gently curved shapes nestled in the center. Hand-stitched in arbitrary patterns, the quilt contrasts with the evolving forms, adding depth and texture to this unique piece.
30" X 34" (76cm X 86cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 1,000
"Mid Century Maze" is a square yet powerful piece that captures the essence of mid-century design. Its bold colors and arbitrary shapes combine to create a maze-like effect, offering a dynamic visual experience. The quilt’s distinctive mid-century vibe adds a touch of retro sophistication, making it a standout piece in any space.
26" X 26" (66cm X 66cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 975
A nuanced exploration of light and dark within a cohesive composition. Thread-wrapped appliqué pieces suggest an intertwined narrative that embraces both brightness and subtle shadows and the space in between.
17" X 45" (43cm X 114cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 900
41" X 31.5" (104cm X 80cm)
Inspired by the quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama, this art quilt embodies the spirit of improvisation and creativity. Using freeform assembly of shapes and colors, the design unfolds organically, resulting in unexpected patterns and striking color combinations. Much like the Gee's Bend quilters, the approach to this piece celebrates spontaneity and artistic freedom, making each section a unique exploration of texture and hue.
41" X 31.5" (104cm X 80cm)
Unframed: $1,200
Framed: $ 1,700
STEPPING THROUGH
This piece begins as a whole cloth design. It is bordered with Marsha Derse Treasure Hunt fabric Series. The unique feature of this piece is the wrap threading - giving texture and movement throughout.
INTERIORS AND INSTALLATION
40" X 52" (102cm X 131cm)
Unframed: $1400
Framed: $ 2,000
This piece tells the poignant story of Guatemala's genocide, where many men were forcibly disappeared, leaving their families in perpetual mourning. The quilt features women depicted in their respective pouches, symbolizing their enduring grief and uncertainty. Alongside them, wrapped and tied pieces of cloth represent the lost individuals, creating a visual narrative of loss, remembrance, and the unresolved pain that continues to affect those left behind.
26" X 31" (66cm X 78cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 1,000
"16 Squared" offers a fresh perspective on the traditional 9 patch quilt, expanding it with a contemporary twist. This art quilt features Japanese design linen fabric, blending intricate patterns with solid blocks in a striking warm yellow and black color scheme. The combination is both eye-catching and sophisticated, making "16 Squared" a perfect addition to a modern space.
40" X 40" (102cm X 102cm) Framed
Framed: $ 1,500 No glass frame
This piece features a whole cloth with vibrant concentric circles, some fully completed while others remain incomplete. Enhanced with hundreds of stitches, the design captures a sense of integration and movement, embodying both a joyful and slightly chaotic energy. The random French knots symbolize voyagers on a shared path, each contributing to the dynamic interplay of convergence and individual perspective.
36" X 36" (91cm X 91cm)
Unframed: $900
Framed: $ 1,350
This piece reconstructs discarded materials into a dynamic exploration of color, movement, and transformation. Through bold, contrasting hues and fragmented pathways, this piece challenges continuity and disruption. This pieces invites the viewer to reflect on the possibilities that emerge from fractured parts of our experiences
24" x 30" (61cm x 76cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 950
"Alternative Directions" is an evocative assemblage of geometric shapes, both small and large, strategically placed in various orientations. This deliberate arrangement creates a sense of dynamic chaos, reflecting the unpredictability and multifaceted nature of life's journey. The quilt balances order and disorder, inviting the viewer to explore the tension between structure and spontaneity. Through its vibrant interplay of shapes and directions, "Alternative Directions" challenges the viewer to embrace the beauty in chaos and the potential for new paths and perspectives.
41" X 44" (104cm X 111cm)
Unframed: $600
Framed: $ 950
This dynamic piece repurposes recycled pillow covers, meticulously deconstructed and reassembled to create an intricate dance of chaotic patterns. The interplay of uneven textures and vibrant hues guides the eye through a mesmerizing journey of positive and negative spaces.
32" X 39" (81cm X 99cm)
Unframed: $750
Framed: $ 1,500
This modern textile composition weaves an intricate dialogue between serenity and disruption. The foundation is a study in precision, rendered in linear and graphic forms, evoking a sense of order and calm. Overlaying this structure, topographic lines, crafted through a tedious couching technique, ripple across the surface like unseen currents, hinting at the dynamic forces beneath. The interplay of varied linens and batik fabrics enhances the textural depth, creating a tactile tension. The piece captures the enduring strength that lies beneath turbulence, inviting contemplation on resilience amidst chaos.
34" x 46" (86cm x 117cm)
Unframed: $800
Framed: $ 1,350
Vital Currents explores the interplay between surface and depth, where topographic-like lines flow over a modern, graphic assembly of fabrics. These lines suggest the movement of energy through landscapes and bodies alike, tracing unseen forces that shape us. This work invites viewers to see beyond the surface, to consider the unseen currents that give form and vitality to our world. The result is a dynamic interplay of contrasts and coherence, where every element contributes to a rich, layered narrative.
30" x 40" (76cm x 101cm)
Unframed: $800
Framed: $ 1,350
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