Fragment Collages

There is potential buried in origins: in the earth, the places, and the stories we take for granted. Unearthing digs into what lies beneath the surface and the history those layers hold. It unfolds across three interconnected threads - Of Earth, Of Place, and Of Myth - each a different entrance into the same inquiry.

This project grew organically. Exploring the characteristics of different watercolor pigments led to mulling my own mineral-based paints. Time spent hiking and foraging for minerals led to driftwood and water collection. Gaining an appreciation for these natural materials led to weaving crystal beads into my fiber works. Researching each crystal’s esoteric and historic uses led to revisiting classical myths and their explanations of the natural world. Unearthing refuses linear resolution, trusting instead the branching connections these wonderings forge. It is a practice of quiet discoveries, re-enchantment, and the stories that stick with us.