Willow & Ware / Paper Plates & Roller Skates
This body of work emerged from the intimate experience of caregiving for my parents during their end-of-life transitions; and then managing their estate afterward. Through documenting their studios and collections, I explored the ways material objects hold memory, identity, and lineage. The resulting series has been presented in regional, national, and international solo exhibitions, as well as group shows examining themes of grief, legacy, and the cultural significance of hanji.
Hanji (and its variations) is often described to last over 1,000 years. I am inspired by its strength and cultural significance in scholarly, artistic, utilitarian, and conservation practices; therefore, use it to sketch, print, revisit, archive, and pay tribute to the spirited life of mentors, masters, and community leaders (and in this series, my mother and father).
Paper Plates & Roller Skates @ The Alice Wilds
Aesthetics of Loss @ Saint Catherine University
Aesthetics of Loss @ Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Aesthetics of Loss @ Arts & Literature Laboratory
