As a textile artist, I use fabric to tell stories of place and self as a way of processing the complexities of this beautiful, devastating world. While my work is based in traditional quilting practices, I incorporate innovative techniques into my art. My smaller art pieces take a unique approach by using a machine to precisely cut fabric layers which I then sew together into topographic maps. These place-based pieces seek to connect people to the times, places, and experience that give them a feeling of belonging and connection and draw upon my love of adventure and background in water science. My larger works also seek to incorporate values of rest and self-care as a radical act of resistance through the comfort and security that handmade quilts provide.
I am an exhibiting artist and my work has received awards and been accepted into prestigious shows such as QuiltCon. I am also represented by multiple galleries including the Ghost Ship Gallery, sell work through my online shop, make commissioned work, teach workshops, and host sewing retreats.
