Studio Insights
Catching Snowflakes
I’ve tried to capture various types of snow in my sculptures. Fresh snow on a cold day is light and fluffy.
Lace, Layers, and Looking
I frequently layer surfaces in my sculptures to reveal or hide images and textures. If a layer is open and porous, it can create the impression of a window. If it is solid and thick, it can cover and conceal.
How Many Colors are in that Yarn?
A painter mixes paints on a palette to produce the right shade of blue for ocean waters. When I want to capture the multi-hued brown feathers of a shorebird like the one above, I blend dyed wool, spinning it into yarn.
Beyond the Knitted Object
Knitted art goes beyond the knitted object. Using knitting as the subject, the artwork may take the form of a photograph or an installation. In works like these, knitting is a key element for setting the scene, depicting a person, or commenting on society. These works stretch the boundaries of textile art.
Making Ideas Visual
People often ask me: “What is the thought process behind your artwork?” It’s a process that starts with a concept related to something I’ve read in a book or heard about in the news. After learning more about the concept, I develop a story to illustrate it.