In the beginning of the pandemic I had been spending the majority of time at home, rarely leaving the house or traveling. This led me to increasingly think about how we comfort and protect ourselves.  

The materials are predominantly repurposed because of the scarcity of supplies, delays in shipping and supply chain issues. Fiber-based work became important nationally as people were restricted to their homes and sewing masks became a form of collective effort in a time of uncertainty. 

Thoughts of internal and external became prevalent regarding our bodies as well as our homes. There were a number of severe storms that came through Dixie Alley causing damage to houses. This left families vulnerable without shelter forcing them to live more publicly. The issues were met with temporary shelters; tarps were used to patch physical damage. When galleries were closed, the function of the objects I made became a higher priority so the woven pieces are made to be used in everyday life to protect the body.  

2021, 24″ x 47 x 48,” wood, hardware, handwoven cotton, acrylic, wool