Studio

I work with antique and vintage textiles in the studio, handling each piece until it begins to show me how it wants to move forward.

Some materials respond quickly. Others take time. I fold them, stretch them, handle them repeatedly, paying attention to weight, structure, and wear. That contact shapes the first decisions.

As the work develops, I move step by step. Cutting, joining, stitching, framing, and mounting happen in response to what the material allows. Some textiles hold their form. Others shift, soften, or resist. Those qualities guide what comes next.

The process builds gradually. Small adjustments accumulate. Earlier decisions stay present as the work progresses, influencing later choices without locking them in.

The studio is a place of regular use. Tables show marks from handling. Tools stay close and familiar. My hands are involved throughout, from first contact to final assembly.

Each piece resolves on its own. What I learn from one work carries forward as awareness rather than instruction.

Materials enter the studio. Finished works leave it. I continue working.