Eco and Rust dye
With my series EARTHBOUND, I explore themes of memory, loss, preservation and ecology. I have recently moved to a rural area so farms and barns are capturing my attention. My gathered flowers, plants, and rust objects are printed on fabric to cover rocks or soft sculptures. I use sewing and wrapping to combine the diverse materials of rock, fabric and metal. Binding holds them close and provides a physical and symbolic connection.
rust print, applique, paint, stitch, rope, on unstretched canvas
51"h x 49" w
2024
ecodyed canvas and polyester, rust prints, rust bits, dried flower, chalk, hand stitched, buttons
28” h x 9” w
2024
ecodye, rust dye on silk, mounted on wooden frame, ecodyed twine, turkey feather
69" h x 12"w x 10" d
2024
Apple bark dyed canvas, thread on wire substrate
32” h x 13w”
2024
Ecodyed canvas and twine, Vintage, heirloom, gold beads, dried hosta plant, rock
14"h x 8"w x 7"d
2024
ecodyed polyester, embroidery, stuffed with fabric remnants, rusty hook, wooden sign post
18" base circumference
2024
Ecodyed cotton, embroidered cross, barbed wire, polyester stuffing, handstitched
12"h x 15" w x 18"d
2024
dried hosta plants, eco dyed cloth, found objects, cord
28” h x 32 “ w (together)
2024
