I wish for a sea change. A large tidal push in society to which I can add my voice. A monumental shift, a deep moan. Moving towards a gathering deluge. A time where the momentum carries me. Feeling a pull and succumbing. Moving with the water instead of acting as a pillar against it, feeling it push back and past, digging my feet in the sand. This work is in response to the need to fill my lungs with air and let the water lift me and move me in a hopeful and inclusive direction. Carried by nets of souls bonded by purpose. Building on my last body of work textile incantations, these spells craft towards contemplation, connection, working on the expansive, building groups of kinetic energy, and collecting voices. Recognizing community as additive and the power within claiming a sea change.
30” x 18” including frame
urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, georgia sourced kaolin clay, paper yarn artist knit, 5 black pearls, 3 pearls, silver leaf, 24k gold leaf
tannin vinegar iron pickled poplar artist frame
20” x 22” (including frame)
urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton french twill, urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, georgia sourced kaolin clay, organic cotton yarn artist knit, silk thread artist knit, paper yarn artist knit, 4 black pearls, 12 pearls, silver leaf, opal stone
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
16” x 19” (including frame)
urine reduced indigo vat dyed logwood over-dyed salt fixed organic cotton duck, reclaimed tee yarn artist knit, 9 black pearls, 24k gold leaf
vinegar iron pickled artist frame
‘queer tidal alchemy spell’
logwood over-dyed urine reduced indigo vat dyed ash stained organic cotton duck, logwood dyed salt fixed organic cotton duck, sulfur tarnished silver leaf, brass, artist knit turmeric dyed organic cotton yarn, artist knit reclaimed tee cotton yarn, 4 black pearls
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled oak artist frame
10” x 10” including frame
‘divining dignity in still reflections spell’
osage, turmeric over-dyed urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist made paint, silver leaf, organic cotton yarn artist knit, paper yarn artist knit, logwood dyed salt fixed organic cotton duck, logwood dyed salt fixed organic cotton batiste, 4 pearls, red wine stain
poplar artist frame
10” x 10” including frame
‘choppy waters shimmer the most spell’
first dip through skin urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton, indigo dyed organic slub weave, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist made paint, silver leaf, 4 black pearls, 1 lavender pearls, 1 white pearl
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled oak artist frame
16” x 12” including frame
‘intricate aged beauty in the deep underneath spell’
osage turmeric over-dyed urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck. reclaimed tee yarn artist knit, logwood dyed salt fixed organic cotton duck, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist crafted paint, indigo vat dyed slub weave, reclaimed rayon viscose yarn artist knit, brass, 4 black pearls
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
18” x 30” including frame
‘finding yourself upon deep reflection spell’
first dip through skin urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, reclaimed tee yarn artist knit, indigo dyed cotton duck, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist made paint, silver leaf, 2 lavender pearls, 1 white pearl
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
10” x 11” including frame
‘organizational enlightenment in the depths rising to the surface spell’
indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton slub weave knife pleats, paper yarn artist knit, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist made paint, silver leaf, black pearl
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
12” x 16” including frame
‘knitting community to capture opportunity spell’
indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton slub weave , indigo vat dyed silk yarn artist knit, silk yarn artist knit, paper yarn artist knit, organic cotton vintage villa rica sourced yarn artist knit, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist made paint, silver leaf, 24k gold leaf, white pearls, black pearls
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
28” x 33” including frame
‘binding stagnation with a ward against evil hidden by luminance’
osage, turmeric over-dyed urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck. reclaimed tee yarn artist knit, logwood dyed salt fixed organic cotton duck, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist crafted paint, 24k gold foil, brass, copper wire, 2 black pearls.
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
10” x 12” including frame
‘conjuring a kraken of empathy’
indigo vat dyed organic cotton duck, indigo vat dyed organic cotton yarn artist knit, urine reduced indigo vat dyed organic cotton slub weave, organic cotton yarn artist knit, paper yarn artist knit, georgia sourced kaolin clay artist made paint, silver leaf, brass, copper wire, pearls, lavender pearls, black pearls, three opals
tea tannin iron vinegar pickled poplar artist frame
56” x 60” including frame
