Through farcical imagery and ironic use of materials I process my thoughts and feelings on
family, society and politics.Initially, I used oil paints and encaustic (wax), to explore the presumed sanctity of the nuclear
family and question feminine stereotypes. My recent work uses fiber to comment on the
status of women’s reproductive rights, white male privilege, dependence on technology, and
our acquiescence to frightening new political norms. I create art that protests conformity and
celebrates imperfection, a defiant response to my earlier graphic design career.I paint over images to build texture and depth and create a past. Lately, I’ve found repurposed
fiber more satisfying because it comes with a history of its own. I work with rags and socks —
objects we take for granted and often abuse — as a metaphor for women and other marginalized populations in our society.In addition, I facilitate peer-to-peer fiber and mending workshops in San Francisco for
underserved people. This work has become a fundamental part of my creative practice.