Fulfillment

Six years ago I did a performance art piece in university called 'Family Ties'. This was the first time I started engaging and collaborating with my Great Grandmothers "relics" in my artwork. Today I am going to fly to Israel with these relics to return them (after four generations). This is an important day.

I am a mess of nerves, excitement and wonder. It's finally happening!

Iconic

I still haven't thought of the perfect title for this one. Hit me up with suggestions! 

Pilgrimage clothes.

Twelve more days until I leave for my artist residency! I  love lists, but I will spare you the details of everything that I have to finish. One thing that I did cross off my list is making the dress for the performance/video. Two prototypes and numerous alterations later, and this is the result... almost. 

On Pilgrimage and Solidarity.

Rough-Hew, linoprint (artists proof), 2016

In four weeks I am going to board a plane and fly to Bethlehem, Palestine to embark on the biggest adventure of my life! This adventure will involve art-making, learning about peacemaking in the land of conflict, collaborating with Israeli and Palestinian artists, and exploring. 

If you want to learn more about the trip, you can visit my Indiegogo campaign, 'Becoming Human'. 

There are 12 days left to fund the project! 

Little Monuments

This image is a still from a stop motion animation that I am experimenting with. Stay tuned for February, where I will unveil the details of my big trip!

Sand in my subconscious

Petra, a stop motion study. 

The process was very experimental and free flowing. 

Sand is drifting in my subconscious. 

Silent nights

December was a quiet month. Here is a side project I am working on for the Strathcona Vineyard Church. There will be four panels depicting different images connected to the season of Advent. Each image is made up of collaged material picked and placed by community members. It will eventually be large wall hanging. 

Moving Pictures

So I guess I'm a video artist now? My video, 'Floathouse', will be shown in Do You Remember? at the Charles Clark Gallery during the Eastside Culture Crawl. Visit the link here for more information!

An International Artist!

I'm Fine. embroidery on handkerchief, 10''x10'', 2012

Tomorrow I am going to attend the Seattle opening for Electric Fields (see the link for the Juror's statement). If you are in the area you should swing by! It will be at the Punch Gallery in Pioneer Square. 

The Olive Tree

The Olive Tree, linocut print, 8''x10'', 2015

Four decades ago, my Great Grandmother brought home sand and water from Israel and the Palestinian Territories. I grew up with these relics. One day I will go on a pilgrimage to return the contents, and explore the concept of 'home' within a larger context. 

The small quantities of sand in my Great Grandma's glass jars is connected to a much larger region that is rich with histories of possession and dispossession. 

If this piques your curiosity, send me a message and I will tell you more!