Entangled
Here it is! A deeply textured, dimensional contemporary wall hanging created for the modern home. “Entangled” explores the complexity of human emotions and relationships. Its rich textures, tangles, and knots reflect conflict, connection, and the layered nature of our inner lives. Much of my work is inspired by the parallels I observe between nature and psychology. Like geological strata formed over centuries, the human psyche is built from many layers, each one contributing to the depth and complexity of who we are.
New tapestry process
I’m happy to be warping the loom for a new heavily textured tapestry! I continue to explore dimension and, in this piece, I’ve decided to incorporate wire into my wound rope elements, allowing me to sculpt and shape them as they become part of the work. I’m also weaving separate elements that will be added to the piece as the tapestry develops.
Here are a few photos from my process cord making, rope winding, and weaving as the piece begins to take shape.
Exploring textile sculpture
Here it is! This piece was inspired by the tranquility of flowing water. Here in Minnesota, we are surrounded by creeks, rivers, and countless lakes. Water has a uniquely calming effect, and this piece reflects that sense of peace and serenity. Like much of my work, its rich texture speaks to the complexity and many layers of human experience.
In my recent tapestries I have been playing more with 3D sculptural elements and texture. It brings out the organic and tactile nature of fiber art.
Another adventure
This Spring break I travelled to Barcelona. It was a great trip with family and friends! Spain definitely stole my heart, the colors, architecture, culture, food!
Weaving Process
Here’s few more photos of my process. I am still quite into winding and cord making. This tapestry will be heavily textured with simple and clean tabby weave for contrast. I am also playing more with color. Don’t you love the yellow and blue combo?!
Hope
This tapestry was made with HOPE in mind. As MN is fighting for justice and equal rights, I wove this piece as a reminder to hold on to our values and to stand strong and united! It is made of merino wool, felted thick and thin wool, raw nettle yarn, variety of hand spun art yarns, handmade cord, wound rope, cotton rope, core spun alpaca, banana yarn, cotton frizz ribbon.
Weaving Process
Here are a few photos documenting the process behind my most recent piece. Recently, I’ve been exploring I-cord tool. Have you tried it? I love its rhythmic, meditative quality. I’m also finding myself increasingly drawn to texture. Much of my time has been spent creating cord, winding rope, and tying knots. Slow, repetitive acts that prepare the individual elements that will ultimately come together in this tapestry.
New tapestry coming up
Look at these beautiful fibers! HOPE is on my mind, I also long for the Spring. These neutrals and greens make me smile. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and slow down as you follow me creating this beautiful biophilic textile art!
Release
This piece has been on my mind for quite some time. I tend to work intuitively, often creating whatever comes to mind, but I’ve become aware that my recent fiber art work has organically evolved into a reflection of the issues shaping our present moment. It speaks to the profound uncertainty we are facing, our collective need for relief, and the fragmentation of the world as we once knew it.
Here’s few photos of my weaving process…
New year, new beginning
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I’m starting the New Year slowly, with intention and a renewed sense of hope, making space to explore and play more. It’s Winter in Minnesota, and this piece is inspired by several trips to the cabin Up North. There is a quiet beauty in watching nature rest beneath white banks of snow, patiently waiting for Spring. This piece reflects that stillness and calm, and represents current color palette.
Letting go
Here it is! I can officially take a break! I have been reflecting on how busy this year has been. Navigating a full time job, professional development, being a mom and a wife, social life, exhibitions, and work in the studio has made my life quite full. I loved every part of it, but it’s always a balancing act between “I could do more” and “it’s too much.” I hope to be more mindful and intentional in the coming months and I look forward to what 2026 will bring.
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Final tapestry of the year
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I have been working on this large tapestry on and off between commissions. It’s part of a larger project where I aim to weave together psychology and fiber art.
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Here it is
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I completed the last commission of the year. If you would like to know what inspired it, you can read about it here!.
Finally at home
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Here it is, finally at its forever home! Sienna Lynn Studio designed this space so beautifully. It was a privilege to create for this amazing healing space.
Fiber curation for the latest commission
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I am slowly getting ready to start weaving another custom piece. Stay tuned!
New commission
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While I’m working on the wellness suites piece, I have been navigating details of another commission.
I have been contacted by a local therapist who inquired about a woven art for her office. She wanted it to reflect “tension or inner conflict,” which many of her clients struggle with. Other themes she wanted me to play with through texture and color, which compliments her office palette included “uncertainty, journeying/navigating defensiveness, vulnerability, risk, bravery, reassurance, sanctuary, and self-deprication.”
Human experience and landscape of deep and complex emotion heavily influence my process. It is a privilege to create for another healing space and hold in mind themes that I too see in my clients. Blending my work as a psychologist and an artist is an absolute treat!
Here are a few photos of the design process. It was collaborative and involved lots of communication, ultimately resulting in a rendering my client was very happy with.
