Artist Statement

As a former antiques dealer I am fascinated with the craft and history of items made by hand, especially textiles.  This interest led me to focus on the restoration of antique quilts and hooked rugs for over 30 years.

In 2006 I attended Goddard College to complete an undergraduate degree unfinished 36 years earlier.  My aim was to study American history through women’s hand-made textiles. This broadened my desire in working with textiles beyond the realm of restoration.  I began to explore my own creative ability and endeavor to expand the possibilities of traditional hand-made textile techniques in diverse contemporary fiber pieces, many inspired from my decades of textile restoration.

Drawn to texture, color and form I use a variety of new, repurposed and found materials. These items, which on one level have no worth: worn out socks, torn and faded T-shirts, discarded clothing and found objects of everyday life are transformed into works with a new value and intention.  They begin a new history and nurture a connection to the lives of those distanced by time. I am part of the continuum that I had so admired and appreciated restoring for 30 years.