Vertebra Exposed (During)
Artwork Info:
Vertebra Exposed (During)
Cotton, felt, embroidery thread, fabric pastel
9 ¼” x 12 ¾”
2020
Care Instructions:
- This is an unframed, original artwork.
- Please note that in most circumstances, this piece should ideally be framed to protect the piece. I'd be happy to provide recommendations for local framers if it’s helpful!
- If you don’t plan to frame the work right away, just let me know and I’ll send you some simple, alternative wall-hanging instructions and guidelines for strategic placement.
Pickup/Shipping:
- All works are available for local pick up in Arlington, VA.
- Some artwork from this series can be shipped within the US, determined on a case-by-case basis. If you need artwork to be shipped, please reach out via email before purchasing. Please note that packing + shipping costs are not included in the listed price! [email protected]
About this series:
Embroidery is a skill my mother taught me in the early weeks of my recovery from spine surgery. While it began as a way to keep my hands busy and mind distracted from the physical pain and boredom of a long, arduous recovery, embroidery has become a deeply important part of my art practice. From 2020-23, the subject matter of my embroideries was heavily concentrated on my own body, and utilized reference images captured before, during, and after my spine surgery.
Some of the embroidered compositions include: sparse gestures of my body pre-surgery in positions that I would not be able to recreate after surgery, tightly cropped vignette of my shoulder blades and the scar running down my back between them, and depictions of the surgery itself, with source video captured by a camera in the operating room of the teaching hospital.
The limited color palette of these embroideries reference skin, blood, bone, iodine, hospital scrubs, and the absence of color in medical scans. In addition to cotton and thread, many of these pieces incorporate other materials, such as ink, fabric paint, fabric pastel, and paper.
Exhibition History:
- 2021 Solo Exhibition "Body Joy Cage Scar" at MoCA Arlington, Arlington, VA