About

I am an interdisciplinary artist working in textiles, print, and ceramics. My work traces the implicit ways we know ourselves and our surroundings as part of a larger inquiry into connection, and is rooted in motifs of repair and care. It centres around a process known as “Focusing,” an embodied practice of self-reflection developed by philosopher Eugene Gendlin in the 60’s and 70’s.  Focusing connects the mind to the body through exploration of the felt sense, where meaning is freshly formed. My work translates these somatic understandings into visual art, leaving me with a map of where I've been and a new perspective. I often work with found materials and old fabrics as part of a larger inquiry into how we tend to one another, and to the planet we share. Working with these materials brings questions and connections to the past. There is always fresh meaning to be found in old objects, and I enjoy giving them new relevance. I’m also a trained end-of-life doula with a deep interest in helping families create legacy objects, a powerful way of processing grief, and celebrate their loved ones. I live in Brooklyn, New York.