Acrylic on canvas with appliqué, quilted frames, UV printed miniature quilts, quilt stretched on wooden frame
Undergraduate
Through the exploration of crafted patterns and photographic memories, my work has turned into an invented scrapbook, a blending of semi-fictitious spaces with visual records from the past. It becomes not just about capturing a moment for preservation, but of carrying forward a practice filled with labor and love. I never learned how to quilt or sew from the people who knew it best, yet the presence of homemade garments or décor within my life informed how I came to understand the art. In this project, I sought to honor the legacy of something many would call just a hobby, giving it the purpose of personal reflection and coming to terms with grief, aging, and familial relationships. As I grapple with loss and the distance that makes the experience more difficult, I want to celebrate the moments that were shared. Beyond photos, heirlooms and keepsakes made with love are a tactile reminder to combat fading memories.
