This series is an intimate conversation with nature, based on photographs I took during a recent trip to Vermont. As I found myself rowing in an old canoe, I stumbled into an area of shallow water, covered with thick and buoyant leaves. My canoe, tangled between the long stalks, was unable to move. At first, the quiet habitat scared me. I felt a sensation of danger and mystery. But as I surrendered to the silence, I was able to see the exquisite beauty of the water lilies around me. I was especially attracted to the way the lilies grow. This contrast between this sublime and symmetrical flower that rose from a slimy mess blows my mind. I was astonished that the long shoots that were anchored in the murky waters gave life to such botanical gems.
Starting with a plywood surface and following its textures, I deploy needle, thread, and fabric scraps and add densely textured weaving work. I am working with these materials as a conceptual idea, that of women's labor. Throughout history, women all across the world have utilized yarn as a domestic material. Using this technique requires time. It involves a slow, meditative, and intimate process. The art of weaving is a way to connect with and understand the world and our place in it.
