Back to work!
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I am back from vacation and quite busy already. I have been navigating details of this next commission for the wellness suites in Bloomington, MN. I am quite excited to create for a healing space. The inspiration behind this piece is a nearby nature preserve - Prairie Bluff Conservation Area in Eden Prairie. Check out this beautiful color scheme!
Another trip home
Long awaited trip to Poland. We started out in Gdansk, my first time there. It is indeed as spectacular as they say it is. Lots of color, culture, festivals, history, and great food. Then we visited castle of the Teutonic Order - Malbork, which is the largest castle in the world measured by land area. What an amazing historical journey through the 13th and 14th century!
You can’t leave the North of Poland without visiting the Baltic Sea. The beach, seals island trip, swimming, and LOTS of amber. I left wondering whether I was “the mountains or the sea side gal.” To be honest an impossible choice, as both are just beautiful and must see in Poland.
We spent the rest of our time visiting family and doing smaller trips to our favorite towns and parks like Kazimierz Dolny, Ojcow, Ogrodzieniec and of course my beloved - Krakow. We concluded our trip in Warsaw. It was time well spent!
Letting go…
This piece has been on my mind. It is another one inspired by volcanoes of HI, as well as my clinical work. “Letting go” is a tribute to moving on and releasing what keeps us stuck whether it is difficult upbringing, trauma, or loss. It is about making space for a new experience, inner peace, and growth.
I’m moving!
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What began as a simple experiment and creative outlet has grown into something I never imagined. With every piece I weave, my passion deepens, and I’m loving where this journey is taking me. It’s officially time to move into a bigger space!
…And another one
Remember this epic diptych I created for a Senior Living facility in Seattle, WA? Here is the update!
Another piece update
Here’s another client update. This piece now resides at the Paso Robles Inn in Paso Robles, CA. It’s a perfect fit!
A note from a client
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I am so excited to hear from one of my clients. It is always such a joy to receive a note and photo of the custom piece in its new home!
Heading home
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This piece is heading to sunny California! Check out an article about this beautiful mid-century modern home.
Fiber curation
Here is another fiber curation. This piece has been quite popular, it’s a fifth commission! The client is quite flexible and open to changes in the original design. Let’s see how the process goes!
Here it is
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This piece was inspired by a few of my older tapestries. It was a collaborative process with the client who had a very clear idea of what she imagined. We checked in frequently throughout the process, and here it is!
Sneak peek
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Here’s a little sneak peek of the latest commission. It’s coming along beautifully!
Back at work
I am back from vacation filled with appreciation for the greens in this piece! I love the idea of a “hanging garden.” Fibers are such a great medium to work with! The colors and texture are a true treat. A lot of the art-yarn used in this tapestry was hand made by artists around the country.
A little break
Time for some sunshine and humidity! As you know Spring Break in MN is time for me to get away for a bit. The long winter, short days, dry air, and what feels like not enough sun light get to me by March. This year we’re traveling to Tulum, Mexico. Perfect inspiration for the next commission!
Fiber curation for a new commission
I am about to start working on a new commission inspired by a few of my past pieces incorporating lots of green. It will compliment a lovely sun room space. Check out this amazing fiber curation!
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New beginning
New and not so new I guess. This is a small commission, a different version of Amber. I had a lot of fun making it and playing with color. I’m happy with how it turned out, similar but unique in its own way.
They are ready for the show!
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This is “Flooded” read about what inspired me to make it here.
“Current State of Things,” in my previous blog I share thoughts about recent changes and uncertain future, as well as details about this piece and it’s emotional meaning.
Current State of Things
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Here’s another piece I am making for the show The Art of Mental Health. I have been experimenting with coiling and negative space. As it usually is the case, this piece evolved as I was making it.
Over the past few years trauma and loss have been so prevalent in my conversations with clients, colleagues, and friends. I debated how to call this one. Then in the light of most recent events and threats to what we once trusted and perceived as reliable and “safe,” I decided to name it Current State of Things.
The black represents the grief and sadness due to the loss of what we once thought we knew. The red, wounds and hurt that permeates our psyche creating disruptions and raptures, pushing down its heaviness to the deepest of our unconscious.
Despite the darkness of this piece, I remain hopeful. Organizing this exhibition has been a powerful and energizing experience. Over 30 mental health practitioners will participate in it, eager to express their artistic voices. I can’t wait to tell you more about it!