Through the exploration of crafted patterns and photographic memories, my work has turned into an invented scrapbook, a blending of semi-fictitious spaces with visual records from the past. It becomes not just about capturing a moment for preservation, but of carrying forward a practice filled with labor and love. I never learned how to quilt or sew from the people who knew it best, yet the presence of homemade garments or décor within my life informed how I came to understand the art.
In this project, I sought to honor the legacy of something many would call just a hobby, giving it the purpose of personal reflection and coming to terms with grief, aging, and familial relationships. As I grapple with loss and the distance that makes the experience more difficult, I want to celebrate the moments that were shared. Beyond photos, heirlooms and keepsakes made with love are a tactile reminder to combat fading memories.
Mom's Girls, 35x45", acrylic on canvas, appliqué, quilted frame
This Is Not Goodbye, 35x45", acrylic on canvas, appliqué, quilted frame
I Think This is Home, 24x36", acrylic on canvas, fabric binding
Various sizes, UV printed fabric with scrap fabric made into miniature quilts
