Fiber Art & Weaving

My mother taught me to knit, and that tactile love of fiber and surface goes hand in hand with the books and masks I create. The yarns I work with are either hand-dyed by small-batch artisans or fibers I have personally dyed. Art yarn is an unbelievably fun process, one I liken to painting with yarn. I can choose the colors, textures, appearance, and even infuse the yarn with memory and meaning. This approach empowers me to create yarns that truly inspire the weavings and textile pieces I bring to life.

Weaving, for me, is an extension of this tactile exploration. My yarns form the foundation of my textured wall and display pieces, and through weaving, I am able to build rich, layered surfaces that resonate with both touch and visual depth. Frustrated for years by the limited commercial yarn selections—with none offering the glitter, texture, or personality I sought—I embraced the meditative skill of spinning my own yarn. This practice not only transformed my artistic process but also connected me with a vibrant art community when I moved to Sarasota.

Each weaving becomes a dialogue between the hand-spun yarn, the materials’ stories, and the textured narratives I wish to express. The act of combining weaving with fiber art, sculpture, and printmaking allows me to create distinctive, ethically sourced, and recycled material pieces that speak with texture, color, and emotion.