This Land, Tufted Tapestry, 70” x49 2024

Reflection Trick Tufted Tapestry 70” x49 2024

Forced Appropriation Rug Tufted Tapestry 48” x31” 2024

Connecting... Rug Tufted Tapestry 48”x31” 2024

Fort Apache: Boom, Tufted Tapestry, 29”x51” 2023

Blue Jeanne, Tufted Tapestry, 60”x50” 2025

History Erased, Tufted Tapestry, 60”x45” 2025

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Leaving Marks, Tufted Tapestry, 46x56 2025

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Appropriated Land: Homestead, Tufted Tapestry, 28x37 2025

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Annie’s Gun, Tufted Tapestry, 45.5"x39” 2025

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Stolen Land: Plaza of the Mother, Tufted Tapestry, 48”x28” 2025

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Warning under Foot, Tufted Tapestry, 29”x51” 2023

Tools of Pop Culture, Tufted Tapestry , 2025

My tapestry series interrogates American origin stories and the pervasive
role of misinformation in shaping collective memory. Through layered
compositions of tufted textiles, archival imagery, and visual glitches, I
examine how myths of national identity are constructed, distorted, and
upheld. These works explore the tension between history and narrative,
exposing the colonial underpinnings and omissions embedded in dominant
cultural storytelling.
Intertwining the intricate histories and cultural identities of the American
West, the tapestries delve into themes of land, displacement, and resilience.
They draw compelling parallels between global struggles for homeland and the
experiences of Native American communities, shaped by enduring colonization,
forced displacement, and the relentless fight for cultural survival and
sovereignty. Through symbolic color, contemporary weaving techniques, and
cultural research, I highlight shared narratives of injustice and resistance.
By incorporating imagery from archival sources and popular culture—such as
Western films and iconic figures—I critique the role of media in perpetuating
sanitized or misleading versions of history. The glitch aesthetic disrupts
these familiar narratives, suggesting the instability and subjectivity of
historical memory.
This series tells a story of pain, hope, and enduring spirit. It fosters a
dialogue that bridges cultural divides and emphasizes our shared humanity.
Through this artistic exploration, I aim to honor the past, acknowledge
present struggles, and envision a future rooted in understanding,
accountability, and solidarity.

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