somewhere buried in the desert is a collection of warp painted Ondulé weavings. The title of the show references a connection I have with the Chihuahuan desert across the U.S Southwest Mexico border. With my experience living in and out of the American Southwest, it is the materiality and action of weaving that allows me to maintain this relationship with the land. I use a fan reed that actively changes the density of the cloth. This creates a transparent fabric with a wave-like structure. Hand painted warps grant me customization of each textile, while weaving on the loom I begin to paint additional patterning with the waves.  Each title refers to a specific location. Warm earthy oranges paired complementary with a desert night sky blue transcends me to my home. Soft lofty cloud-like wool transports me to a clear sunny day in Chimayo, New Mexico. The colors and textures featured in the work are memories I retain from places I have a connection with.The sculptural pieces in the show are still informed from my weaving practice. I work with the same color way, materiality, and processes on the loom while creating objects.  I consider these works to be off-loom studies where fiber scraps and objects connected to place are utilized. 

photography by Mosteller Visual Arts