TRAVEL-INSPIRED pieces in the studio . . .
Travel influences my work, the architecture, textiles, food, and culinary arts from time spent in England, Wales, Scotland, Italy, France, Spain, the Spanish Canary Islands, and Morocco.
Most recently, a two-month retreat (summer of 2023) to Spain, the Spanish Canary Islands, and Morocco prompted a specific body of work inspired by, and worked on, while traveling from SPAIN TO MOROCCO. During an extended base in Seville, I set up a studio and spent long hours designing and stitching using the stash of fabrics, thread, and tools I had packed.
My top goal was to explore the zellige and other geometric tiles at the Alhambra in Granada, the Royal Alcazar in Seville, plus numerous tile sites in Marrakesh. In addition to the geometry of tiles, I also found inspiration for tabletop settings and “still life” pieces focused on local cuisine. What’s not to love about food!
