STATEMENT

I create hanging textile paintings and sculptural installations that merge storytelling, textile traditions, and gendered histories. Layering pattern, imagery, and text on clear vinyl, my work is bound by a barbed red line—both a seam and a scar—revealing the hidden narratives of women’s experiences.

Rooted in my lifelong connection to textile processes, I see fabric as a carrier of memory. As I sat stitching in different settings throughout my life, I became aware that my hands were weaving not just threads but also the unspoken narratives of those moments. My work draws from these personal experiences while amplifying the shared, often invisible, struggles of women—stories embedded in everyday textiles, both treasured and dismissed.

The imagery within my work references basic weaving patterns and floral motifs, acknowledging the extensive history of florals in textile design. Writing is incorporated as a rhythmic visual element—seen as pattern from a distance but legible upon closer inspection. A palette of red and pink tones reinforces the work’s exploration of gender stereotypes.

The writing in my work comes from fairy tales that shaped my childhood, revealing hidden rules about the roles of women and men. Revisiting them, I explore invisibility—reflecting my own experiences of feeling unseen. My work explores taking up space while amplifying the strength and intelligence of women.