Artist's Statement
Textiles have shaped much of my life — as an artist, teacher, writer, traveler, and observer of culture. Whether designing, dyeing, painting, piecing, or sewing, I am driven by curiosity and a constant search for more effective, expressive ways to communicate ideas through cloth.
My work often begins with a simple question: ‘What if?’ From that question come explorations of pattern, structure, surface design, symbolism, and construction techniques. Looking back across the years, I see my work not as isolated pieces, but as a continuing series of investigations into process, meaning, and visual storytelling.
I am especially interested in the meeting place between technical skill and creative discovery — where experimentation leads to unexpected beauty. Through quilts, articles, ebooks, lectures, and teaching, I have tried to share both practical knowledge and the deeper satisfactions of a creative life.
My hope is that my work encourages others to look more closely, think more freely, and find greater confidence in their own creative journeys.
My work often begins with a simple question: ‘What if?’ From that question come explorations of pattern, structure, surface design, symbolism, and construction techniques. Looking back across the years, I see my work not as isolated pieces, but as a continuing series of investigations into process, meaning, and visual storytelling.
I am especially interested in the meeting place between technical skill and creative discovery — where experimentation leads to unexpected beauty. Through quilts, articles, ebooks, lectures, and teaching, I have tried to share both practical knowledge and the deeper satisfactions of a creative life.
My hope is that my work encourages others to look more closely, think more freely, and find greater confidence in their own creative journeys.