Underneath It All
Underneath It All looks at the balance between strength and fragility. Simple wire figures, delicate embroidery, and organic ink drawings on paper show vulnerability, inner structure, and quiet resilience. The collection moves between control and softness, structure and openness.
Embroidery on Handmade Paper
Embroidery is pared down to its essential lines and gestures. Simple stitched forms trace figures and inner structures with care and restraint. This minimal approach lets the tension in the thread and the fragility of the paper show, making each piece feel both delicate and grounded.
Cherry Ink on Paper
These drawings are made with ink from wild cherries foraged in the forest, the same environment where the subject figures are photographed.
The ink is applied with sea sponges, keeping the surfaces organic and fluid, while figures are outlined with a calligraphy pen. Stains, fading, and irregularities are embraced as part of the work, highlighting fragility and impermanence.
Wire on Canvas
Bent wire figures are mounted on canvas to form simple, linear bodies that exist between drawing and sculpture. The wire bends easily yet holds its shape, creating a sense of quiet strength and restraint. These minimal forms suggest internal frameworks and containment, balancing stability with vulnerability through subtle tension rather than mass.
Wild Berry Ink on Paper
These works are created using ink made from foraged wild berries, including Saskatoon, Cherry, Raspberry, and Blueberry. The ink is applied with sea sponges, allowing the surface to remain soft, organic, and irregular. Figures are outlined with a calligraphy pen, creating gentle structure within fluid marks. Staining, variation, and fading are embraced as part of the work, reflecting fragility, impermanence, and a close relationship to the natural environment.