this work explores the fragmentation and reconstruction of female identity
This is consistent with natural aging and does not detract from the visual impact or integrity of the weave
spoke for her — now adrift
creating an elegant mix-and-match look that's both bohemian and refined
began to be produced in Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1600)
"What Remains: Woman, No. 10" Weaving this work explores the fragmentationWhat Remains: Woman, No. 10 Archival paper, pen and glue 11" x 17" Part of the ongoing series Women as Objects: What Remains One of a kind, signed and titled. Arrives unframed. Women as Objects: What Remains Across centuries and cultures, a woman's body has been dressed as a social contract. Her clothing announced her availability, her marital status, her husband's wealth and lineage. Elaborate lacework, heavy metalwork, layered textiles worn not as