Text
The use of text in my artwork shares similarities to 19th century Mourning Art. Text becomes a primary compositional and contextual element. Queer slang, cultural references, and original writing provide contemporaneity, emotion, and meaning. I want text both personal to my experience and a referent to the audience.
Kerchief (Brethren), 2025. 30”h x 22”w.
Hand-embroidered, satin-stitched, cotton pearl thread on Bristol board.
Kerchief (Brethren) (Detail), 2025. 30”h x 22”w.
Hand-embroidered, satin-stitched, cotton pearl thread on Bristol board.
Kerchief (Baby Boy), 2025. 30”h x 22”w.
Hand-embroidered, satin-stitched, cotton pearl thread on Bristol board.
Hanky (Baby Boy), 2025. 30”h x 22”w.
Hand-embroidered, satin-stitched, cotton pearl thread on Bristol board.
A Migration, 2021. 30” h x 22”
w. Cotton Pearl Embroidery Thread on Bristol Board.
A Migration (Detail), 2021. 30” h x 22” w.
Cotton Pearl Embroidery Thread on Bristol Board.
Memorial (for Karen), 2019. 30"w x 22"h.
Cotton Pearl on Bristol Board.
Quote, 2019. 30” h x 22” w.
Cotton Pearl Embroidery Thread on Bristol Board.
Incantation, 2019. 22"w x 30"h.
Cotton Pearl on Bristol Board.
Love and Care, 2018. 22"w x 30"h.
Cotton Pearl on Bristol Board.
Love and Care, 2018. 22"w x 30"h.
Cotton Pearl on Bristol Board.
Lucky Punch, 2018. 30”h x 22”w.
Hand-embroidered, satin-stitched, cotton pearl thread on Bristol board.
Lucky Punch, 2018. 30”h x 22”w.
Hand-embroidered, satin-stitched, cotton pearl thread on Bristol board.
Tenderloin, 2018. 22"w x 29"h.
Cotton Pearl on Bristol Board.
Tenderloin, 2018. 22"w x 29"h.
Cotton Pearl on Bristol Board.
Mary, 2020. 30”h x 22”w.
Letterpress prints on archival printmaking paper. Edition of 10.
Goodbye to Love, 2013. Mourning Ribbons: 4” wide x 13.5” high x .5” deep each.
Ribbon, Thread and Printed Text.
The Letters A and B, 2013. Mourning Ribbons: 4”w x 13.5”h x .5”d each.
Ribbon, Thread and Printed Text.