Journal
In the Journal series, I am exploring the juxtaposition of objects such as paper, yarn, ribbon, thread and fabric with a more formal painting language. These objects have a history tied to female craft and unacknowledged labor, whereas gestural painting often carries performative connotations based in ego and individualism. The meshing of the two different languages creates an exciting tension point for me to explore contradictory impulses. I respond to my materials intuitively, and the deeper meaning of each piece usually reveals itself through the creative process. The series title, Journal, reflects this discovery of deeper preoccupations through the automatism of making.
Acrylic and ink on various papers with yarn and Amazon packaging on pleated crushed velvet mounted on panel
17" x 12" x 1"
2025
Acrylic on various papers with yarn and fabric on crushed velvet mounted on panel
17.5" x 14" x 2"
2026
Acrylic on paper with yarn and crushed velvet on fabric mounted on panel
15" x 11" x 1.5"
2026
Acrylic and ink on various papers with ribbon, yarn, and pleated crushed velvet on panel
15" x 12" x 1"
2025
Acrylic and colored pencil on paper with ribbon and yarn on crushed velvet mounted on panel
15" x 11" x 1"
2025
Acrylic on various papers with yarn, shoulder pad, and stencil on pleated crushed velvet mounted on panel
14" x 11.5" x 2"
2025
Acrylic on paper with yarn and pipe cleaners on pleated crushed velvet mounted on panel
18.5" x 13" x 2.75"
2026
Acrylic and ink on various papers and canvas with yarn and foam core on pleated crushed velvet mounted on panel
14" x 12" x 2.5"
2025
Acrylic and colored pencil on various papers with foam core on pleated crushed velvet mounted on panel
15.5" x 14" x 3"
2025
Burning Acrylic and colored pencil on various papers and fabric on crushed velvet mounted on panel
16" x 14" x 2"
2025
Acrylic and colored pencil on various papers and thermoplastic polymer with yarn on crushed velvet mounted on panel
15" x 13.5" x 1.25"
2025