This woven piece was planned in February. One of the blessings of the world wide lock down for me was a freed up schedule, and has allowed me to work on some art pieces. Landscapes are a place I meditate, concerned mostly with color blending. It's a nice place to be when the noise of the universe murmurs discord, disharmony, and an edginess. I find comfort in my little corner of the world with this #landscapestudy

Last year I had completed a landscape weaving on Palm Sunday. I am a little ahead of schedule this year, I had just completed another series of landscapes. I took the opportunity during social distancing to use the sanctuary again for the backdrop. So blessed to have a large open space to use for photographing work. 

A little over a month ago I started weaving a striped piece. I was weaving with thread and an inch took too long for me. I loved the look however, tonight when I finally was free of homework (my first semester back in college) I decided the warp was coming off and to start another landscape. After many months of functional production, a month of school, every time I thought of weaving with monotony I'd turn right back out of the studio. I've secretly made a pact with myself. I need to uphold a studio practice. These stripes, although striking, were holding me back. Life's too short. I've saved it and may revisit if the feeling moves me so. As I worked tonight, I listened to Bjork. Emotional landscapes they pass over me. Here's to another exciting year.

In the spring of 2019 I created yardage for a number of pieces. The woven fabric was used to create landscapes on stretchers. Greener pastures is the title of the pieces. The yardage was finished on Palm Sunday, so it was fitting to photograph the work in the church. 

Katabasis or catabasis (Ancient Greek: κατάβασις, from κατὰ "down" and βαίνω "go") is a descent of some type, such as moving downhill, the sinking of the winds or sun, a military retreat, a trip to the underworld, or a trip from the interior of a country down to the coast.

Installation of the work titled Katabasis. The piece was created and envisioned in 2017, shortly after transitioning to Menomonie. The work was sold to the financial offices of Edward Jones for display in the conference room.