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As an artist who grew up on two continents, the importance of place is paramount in my work. This current series of revisited maps looks at my relationship with specific locations over time. Some spaces are in clear focus while others are disappearing behind new experiences and in shadows of paper folds. I have long been fascinated by memory, and an elusive fear of forgetting looms constantly overhead. Moving between blurred and focused image allows me to address the way I remember, while each map allows me to fight against forgetting the represented place. The use of craft materials in my work references my family history; my great-grandfather owned a weaving factory. Simultaneously, the wool and linen thread hints at my status as a female artist and the importance of my hand in my work. The maps are tangible and have a physical presence on the wall that is emphasized by the variety of materials.
42.9/-71.4
40”x60”, Print from hand drawn negative, linen thread, wool, and archival digital print on Pictorico, 2015
44.6/-68.8
40”x40”, Print from hand drawn negative, linen thread, and wool, 2015
47.53/7.8
40”x60”, Print from hand drawn negative, linen, archival digital print on Pictorico, and cyanotype on canvas, 2015
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40”x60”, Print from hand drawn negative, linen, wool, and archival digital print on Pictorico, 2015