Minimalism with a Pop

When it comes to art, sometimes less is more. The minimalist palette of black, white and a little red can really bring a lot of interest to your space. These pieces combine vintage hand-dyed textiles and buttons with contemporary lines and a clean finish natural maple frame . They even have a bit of industrial appeal with the use of tiny nails that add a unique presentation. They are sealed with layers of acrylic medium to protect from dust and light, while allowing the art to be enjoyed unobstructed by glass. They look great alone and in groupings.

Little Pink Houses

“Little Pink Houses” were inspired by my concerns for children around the world living through unimaginable events at what should be an innocent age. After a long hike to clear my head and get some perspective on world events, I got in my car to drive home and John Mellencamp’s Little Pink Houses came on the radio. I took it as a message spoken directly to me and used my studio to help where I could. A collection of vintage textiles and a few commercial prints were all hand-dyed in shades of pink, sky blue and green to create a palette for this series. Proceeds from these pieces will be donated to a local organization, Ginnie’s House in Newton, NJ to help children who are struggling with traumas. You can read more about the organization and its mission below.

Beachcomber Series

I became a beachcomber at an early age. Hunting for shells, stones, seaglass and the occasional shark’s tooth was a favorite activity on our family vacations at the Jersey Shore. To this day, few things delight me more than low tide and a beach scattered with seashells. I love to look at them all year round as they remind me of carefree summer beach days. These natural wonders combined with my vintage linens in shades of white are assembled on archival matboard and ready to frame in a standard 8X10 frame.

Mid-Century Modern

Clean lines and bold colors of mid-century décor are timeless. Like fashion, they come around from time to time and remind us of that really great vibe when modern was all the rage. The “white” space is constructed of various mid-century linens in shades of white, cream and off-white. They are tightly quilted to add texture and visual interest. The colors are primarily hand dyed cottons with a few cross weave fabrics interspersed, characteristic of that era. Framed in solid wood grey frames with a matte sheen and clean edge. The ultimate nod to the cool, mod past.

Daybreak

Every once in a while, in the early morning hours, we experience a truly spectacular sunrise. The colors, the clouds, the water or whatever is our landscape absolutely bursts forth to let us know - this is going to be a beautiful day. The underside of clouds against the blue greys of the landscape are captured in this piece. It is a reminder that the ordinary parts of our days, perhaps the grey areas, are necessary for us to notice the wonder of an illuminating sunrise. Subtle colors against lighter tints creates the feel of a remarkable daybreak.

Full Moon on Deep Waters

This piece is constructed of hand dyed vintage linen, hand dyed cottons and snow dyed fabric. The snow dyeing process is done by preparing the fabric for dyeing and manipulating it on a rack system that I created in my studio. The fabric is then buried in snow and dye powders are sprinkled onto the top of the snow mound. As the snow melts, the dye bonds to the fibers and a watercolor effect appears. It cannot be predicted or repeated, which is what makes this process so exciting. Each panel of this piece measures 9.5” wide X 42” long. It has a sleeve and flat wooden slats for easy hanging.

Earth Spirals

Constructed of over 90 different batik and hand dyed fabrics, Earth Spirals is a mesmerizing focal piece for any decor. It measures 38” X 38” and has a sleeve in back and easy hanging hardware that mounts flush to the wall. The warm earth tones bring a welcoming feel to your space.