saddle couturage
The materials in my newest series are autobiographical and central to this body of work. Building on the new shapes and forms I experimented with in my Bird Brains series, I am combining fibers with textiles and thermoplastic in more organic and open-ended ways.
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 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 laquer used in kintsugi) are a nod to the three years I spent living in Japan. And finally, the feather-like protrusions 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
This work was shown in a solo exhibition at Established Gallery in Brooklyn NY from October 3rd through November 2nd, 2025.