saddle couturage
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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.
“REINED IN” AT PEEP SPACE
Over 20 works from the Saddle Couturage series are on view in a solo presentation at Peep Space through November 1st, 2026.
COWBOY KAKEMONO
The four “Cowboy Kakemono” pieces were made following the dimensions and proportions of the traditional Japanese scroll, also known as a kakemono or a kakejiku. They utilize parts of Western-style snap shirts and reclaimed kimono silk to create the central sun and moon imagery. These kakemono were exhibited at the 12th Annual Light Art Exhibition in Iga, Japan in April 2026.
