A Natural History

In late 2024 I began a series of butterfly-shaped art quilts “pinned” inside display shadow boxes and under glass domes. They are my ode to my daughter and how I wish I could somehow stop time during these glorious years of her childhood, when she is changing so fast it takes my breath away. Since becoming a mother, I think a lot about memory and the passage of time; these pieces are my humble attempt to freeze both in time.

Oscillatio arboris (2024)

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Cakes (2025)

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Crowns (2025)

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Patientes equi (2024)

Patientes equi (2025)

Patientes equi (2024)

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Autumnus deambulatio (2024)

Autumnus deambulatio (detail) (2024)

Autumnus deambulatio (2024)

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Pulchra papilio (2024)

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Kintsugi

2024 and 2025 brought a fair share of unexpected twists and turns. I've had to move twice, and without access to a studio, I began picking up a paintbrush again. I began working on a folding card table with some old paints and boards. Art has always been the thing that gets me through difficult times. Another unexpected source of comfort has been the Japanese concept of kintsugi.

Kintsugi has helped me re-frame difficult times. Instead of seeing the messiness of life as a flaw, or something to be ashamed of, maybe those experiences make me a better version of myself. I know the challenges I’ve faced have made me a more compassionate and empathetic person. I am someone who extends grace to people, because I know how hard life can be. I am a better person because of my struggles, not despite them.