Painted reed, waxed linen
41” x 25” x 22”
$6000
6000 strands of waxed linen are knotted on the inside of Red Dress. Most women have these thousands of tender red strands on the inside.
Mixed media
38” x 20” x 19”
$4500
River Girl’s dress is made from TVA topographic maps. A story of tenacity and flow, she is stained from being in the sun, a little torn, and varnished because she’s part water. While making River Girl, I first thought the topography would be in the maps. It turned out, though, that the topography lay in her body.
Stained reed, topographic maps, glue, oil paint, varnish
38” x 20” x 19”
$4500
Stained reed, waxed linen
36” x 22” x 18”
$1050
Sundress is intentionally open and airy, a light dress. The waxed linen knots are cut short, reminiscent of seersucker or smocked fabric.
Stained reed, waxed linen
36” x 22” x 18
$1050
Painted reed, waxed linen
42” x 25” x 21”
Sold
Knotting the waxed linen onto Wedding Dress felt like I was somehow knotting beadwork onto her. I remember wondering who the bride would be.
Painted Reed
36” x 22” x 14”
Sold
Little Black Dress was the first dress, the first one to emerge of the Tribe.
