Liberty Worth
Wallflower, 2024
textile waste 44"x48"
Textiles have the ability to hold moments and memory. They carry the stories of culture at large as well as personal histories. They also are an enormous source of waste in our world. The combination of these narratives are what motivate me to use textiles as a medium for creation. I have intercepted a massive collection of textiles that were previously on their way to landfill and in using these fabric samples and discarded items, i work with them to create sewn and quilted work that embodies a new and hopeful usage. I am inspired by a love for the planet as well as the stories of the textiles in my collection - Who made this? Who wore it? What journey brought this to my sphere of influence? In stitching these pieces together, I act out a mending that is not only physical, but spiritual - a tangible act of healing.
