Through my practice of upcycling discarded textiles, my intent is to gently remind viewers of the material value of textiles, by celebrating the beauty, comfort and protection they bring to our lives.
Upholstery samples, upcycled clothing, pillowcases, sewing scraps.
2024
This scene depicts a clothing dump in the Atacama Desert, the final resting place for a large volume of unsellable clothing donations, sourced from wealthy countries around the world.
Upcycled Jeans, Faux Suede Trim
2023
A series of functional pieces celebrating the generosity and abundance of my community. Unwanted jeans were gathered from my neighborhood, then cut and quilted together to create new functional textiles - which carry the memories of the original owners, and the possibility for new stories.
Fabric and Yarn Scraps, Handwoven
2022
A material experiment in transforming scraps too small for use into a new textile.
Fabric scraps, thread
2023-Present
This slow stitching project offers me the opportunity to reflect on my emerging understanding of textiles as a medium, while experimenting with new techniques.
Denim scraps, canvas scraps, upcycled picture frames
2023
Transforming small scraps of denim into semi-abstract landscapes evoking the fog, mountains and water of the San Francisco Bay.