Laying the keel is the formal recognition of the start of a ship’s construction. When ship building, the keel is the first beam laid, making up the backbone of the ship. This is traditionally a time of celebration and brings luck to the ship during its lengthy build. Similarly, as I reconstruct my history and rebuild my ship, I wish luck in my endeavor.
The composition is composed of three weavings done on the Jacquard loom. The first weaving is the first page of my military contract. The second weaving is my bootcamp portrait with free motion sewing on top. The last weaving is the first page of my discharge paperwork.
