A few years back I journeyed to Europe to study shoemaking.
In the quiet of old workshops in Italy, Switzerland and France, leather taught me to listen.
My recent creations move between leather and parchment, pulling each out of their expected roles.
I’ve shown pieces at venues such as Kunstraum Kreuzberg (Berlin), McColl Center (Charlotte), Strathmore Mansion (Rockville) and Collarworks (New York). I was awarded a fellowship from Mildred’s Lane, was given the Juror’s Choice Award at the Creative Crafts Council Biennial and received a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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leather, parchment and local flowers
8” x 7.5” x 11”
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created in 2025
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leather
6” x 6” x 10”
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created in 2025
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leather
8” x 6” x 7”
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created in 2025
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leather and local clay
8” x 7” x 7.5”
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created in 2025
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leather and local clay
6” x 6” x 12”
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created in 2025
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leather and parchment
18” x 60”
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created in 2023 and exhibited at Creative Craft Council Biennial
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leather, parchment and led components
12” x 20”
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created in 2025
