The way a flat piece of fabric can become a three dimensional object that can be shaped to fit a unique body, used to carry everyday necessities or even just add a little bit of character to a space is like magic to me. Unfortunately, the modern consumer trends treat textile goods as largely disposable, stripping a lot of that magic away. Mass production, generic design, and cut corners to reduce costs has made much of our clothing, home goods, and accessories bland and poorly made. all the while creating mountains of waste and more goods than the world will ever need. 

My work centers around creating upcycled, one of a kind, wearable pieces of textile art, made for real people. I source as much raw material as possible in the form of second hand clothing, fabric, and sewing notions. This creates a unique challenge to use what I have rather than buying virgin materials, often resulting in unexpected combinations of color, texture and design. I use a combination of traditional garment sewing, quilting and some experimental techniques in my work. 

As an artist, I have always struggled with the idea of simply making an object to hang on the wall. I want my work to be as utilitarian as it is beautiful. In that way, one may be tempted to classify my work as the product of a skilled craftsperson rather than that of an artist. I strive to challenge that perception and demonstrate that “Art” and “Craft” are one in the same.