"Sweet Treat Series"

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Mixed Media: Fabric, Candy, Wrappers, Found Objects, and Paint

ARTIST STATEMENT

My pieces are created from vintage fabrics and thrift store finds. The materials express subtle tactile qualities of past experiences and make everyday objects take on a sense of the sacred. Nostalgic sentiments emanate from textures of worn cloth, discarded candy wrappers, dishes, toys, and other found objects from the home. These materials become precious links with those who have handled them.

This series is entitled “Sweet Treats”. The imagery portrays childhood memories, a simpler time full of pleasantries. The pieces are woven with symbolism. The reference to the home is implied throughout the work. The home symbolizes solitude, safety, family, love and nourishment.