Note Type
ExhibitedNote
ENGAGE: Color, Ritual, Material, Kutztown Univ, PA; Palace Yurt
Deconstructed - The Evergreen State College Gallery; The Sculpted Fiber,
Sonoma County Museum of Art, Santa Rosa, CANote
I learned felting through in-depth research and hands-on time
with Indigenous Nomads in Central Asia. I experienced that every step of this
laborious felt-making process is blessed. I continue this invisible part of the
process with every piece of textile art that I make.
For this - the entrance arch to the interior of the Palace Yurt - I embedded the
English translation of a Mongolian Palace Yurt blessing into the layers of fibers
felted together to create it. The words have become more visible with ageNote Type
Installation NoteNote
There are many ways this piece can be installed, making it adaptable
to any setting. It has a simple casing stitched into the top edge of the felt that
accommodates a stiff rod. In this installation, I wanted to add dimension to
the piece since it was being shown as an individual piece. Using stones and
cotton cord speaks to and makes visible the felt's connection to the earth.
