saddle couturage
The materials in my newest series are autobiographical and central to this body of work. A metaphor for my yearning to bridge cultural gaps in understanding, this series combines materials that tell my life story. Western-style clothing and horsehair represent my childhood as the daughter of a horse trainer in Texas. Cotton muslin, a fashion prototyping staple, is representative of my decade living in Paris and working in couture. Kimono silk and gold thread (deployed as a stand-in for the gold lacquer used in kintsugi) are a nod to the three years I spent living in Japan. And finally, the horse hooves and other shapes I affix to many of my sculptures are made of thermoplastic, a versatile and shape-shifting material that represents my current life in New York City where people are free to take many forms.
SOLO EXHIBITION AT PEEP SPACE
From September 19 – November 1, 2026, works from the Saddle Couturage series will be exhibited in a solo presentation at Peep Space. More about the exhibition
COWBOY KAKEMONO EXHIBITED IN JAPAN
The four “Cowboy Kakemono” pieces, which were made following the dimensions and proportions of the traditional Japanese scroll, were exhibited at the 12th Annual Light Art Exhibition in Iga, Japan. More about the exhibition