Mend 2022-...
For me, mending is a meditative process. The rhythm of needle and thread slows time, creating a space to reflect. There’s a healing quality in the act of repair—a reminder that nothing is beyond saving. This practice, rooted in stillness and intention, is central to my art.
As a child, I would watch my mother patch up worn garments, sometimes joining in with clumsy attempts by "repairing"" handkerchiefs. These moments weren't about creating something perfect, but rather about the shared experience. Each stitch she made was a gesture of love and attention, a quiet, enduring form of care.
Through *MEND*, I seek to capture this delicate balance between damage and repair, loss and recovery. Each piece I create embodies the process of acknowledging what is broken and celebrating what is restored. The act of mending speaks to resilience—both of materials and of the human spirit.
As an adopted child, the garments my mother mended for me took on a special significance. They became symbols of the unconditional love and acceptance my parents showed me. The mended clothes I wore became a symbol of that love—a reminder that family is not defined by blood but by the care and devotion we give to one another. This understanding has deeply influenced my creative practice.
In my art, I honor my mother’s legacy and the quiet strength of mending. Mending, in its simplicity, holds a powerful message: that brokenness is not the end, but the beginning of something renewed.
With every stitch, I reflect on love, resilience, and the enduring power of care.
For me, mending is a meditative process. The rhythm of needle and thread slows time, creating a space to reflect. There’s a healing quality in the act of repair—a reminder that nothing is beyond saving. This practice, rooted in stillness and intention, is central to my art.
As a child, I would watch my mother patch up worn garments, sometimes joining in with clumsy attempts by "repairing"" handkerchiefs. These moments weren't about creating something perfect, but rather about the shared experience. Each stitch she made was a gesture of love and attention, a quiet, enduring form of care.
Through *MEND*, I seek to capture this delicate balance between damage and repair, loss and recovery. Each piece I create embodies the process of acknowledging what is broken and celebrating what is restored. The act of mending speaks to resilience—both of materials and of the human spirit.
As an adopted child, the garments my mother mended for me took on a special significance. They became symbols of the unconditional love and acceptance my parents showed me. The mended clothes I wore became a symbol of that love—a reminder that family is not defined by blood but by the care and devotion we give to one another. This understanding has deeply influenced my creative practice.
In my art, I honor my mother’s legacy and the quiet strength of mending. Mending, in its simplicity, holds a powerful message: that brokenness is not the end, but the beginning of something renewed.
With every stitch, I reflect on love, resilience, and the enduring power of care.
