Description:

I am a fiber artist. I work at the intersection of digital and handmade, creating works on fabric that are complex and rich in texture. Marrying past and present, and traditional and modern technology, I transform and update the handcraft methods of quilting by employing Photoshop, digital printing, and other modern-day tools. My works explore intense color that intend to bring the natural world to the forefront for the viewer.
Like a palimpsest, my works are rich in texture and layers. They are created through a multi-step process moving from one media to another – with each step adding another layer of depth and complexity to the work.
Beginning with ink drawings, I manipulate and further enhance using filters in Photoshop. I submit the file, which has been enlarged to the desired size, to a professional digital printing house. When the fabric, usually organic cotton sateen, is printed and returned to me, I take it through a time-consuming transformation where it is combined with intensive machine stitching. I apply trapunto techniques to create dimensionality to the otherwise flat surface.