Co-Opting

2023







For this collection I was looking at the histories and origins of the picnic, the iconic gingham pattern closely associated with it, and the hierarchies society creates for how we interact with nature.

Trying to co-opt the idea of the picnic as a way to continue to nurture our relations to the Landscape through a relationship not so structured or prescribed feeling

As a way of collaboration, I’ve been using found and gifted materials within my works, as well as continuing to think sustainably with more natural materials.

This collection also led to the piece A Vessel to Hold.











Title Material






Honeycomb Naurally Dyed Yarn (Weld, Madder Root, Black Bean), Found Cordage, Wool & Cotton YarntitleCordage and GinkgoFound Neon Cordage, Ginkgo Leaves, Wool & Cotton Yarn
Color Work
Wool & Cotton Yarn




Pockets
Found Cordage, Cotton & Wool Yarn (Felted)
Navigating GroundHex Nuts, Cotton & Wool Yarn
A Vessel to Hold
Acorns, Found Cordage, Dyers Chamomile, (Gifted) Naturally Dyed Wool (Weld, Osage), Cotton & Wool Yarn




Felted Pleats Hex Nuts, Cotton & Wool YarnSpiral Structures IGifted Natural Dyed Wool, Cotton & Wool YarnSpiral Structures IISummer and Winter Structure
Cotton and Wool Yarn











Industrial StructuresWashers, Found Neon Cordage, Polyester, Cotton & Wool Yarn on Borrowed WarpDivided LacePearl Cotton Yarn on Borrowed Pearl Cotton WarpGroundCotton & Wool Yarn on Borrowed Warp