tethering

Tethering leaves, sticks, seed pods, nutshells, and more with indigo thread onto indigo-dyed fabric from Laos; some are assemblages. 2020-2022

wrapping

Using indigo-dyed cotton and silk thread from Laos to wrap leaves, leaf stems, pods, and pine needles has also become a prominent signature in creating chimes. 2019-2023

bundles

Exploring bundles using Lao indigo-dyed and natural thread to wrap sticks, leaves, bark, Lao fabric, and other natural found objects. 2020-2022

wands

Wands that conjure up the idea of magic and enchantment. Made with long bendy stems and handmade Lao fabric and thread. 2020-2022

stringing

Discovering how to string delicate seed pods and leaves with thin wire or Lao thread, and then attaching some to a stick. 2020-2023

painted leaves

Exploring simple patterns and mark making on dried ginkgo, eucalyptus, photinia, and magnolia leaves. 2021

sculptures

What happens when wire is twisted around seed pod stems and sticks. 2021

fabric brushes

Making fabric brushes using Lao indigo-dyed and natural thread, scraps of Lao fabric, and sticks. 2021

tethering

My first experiments with tethering leaves, pods, vines, and fabric with with embroidery thread onto indigo-dyed fabric from Laos. 2017