Felting, Found Objects, and Internal Validation

How a therapy conversation became fiber art… One of the unexpected joys of working with felt, found objects, and reclaimed materials is that they often begin speaking long before I know what they want to become. A rusted piece of metal, a discarded trophy or a tuft of wool carries traces of previous lives. ThroughContinue reading “Felting, Found Objects, and Internal Validation”

Exploring Catholic Aesthetics through Contemporary Fiber Art

Growing up Catholic (including k-12 Catholic school, mass in a grand cathedral on Sundays, participating in all the classes & rituals around Communion, Confession, Confirmation, deeply religious family / Dominican Nun Aunt, etc.) in South Louisiana, I often consider the how the related experiences shaped how I see, feel, and make. The aesthetics of CatholicContinue reading “Exploring Catholic Aesthetics through Contemporary Fiber Art”