about

I began sewing at a young age to capture visions; by reinventing my dad's faded Lee jeans to fit my fourteen-year-old frame or by painstakingly embroidering a friend's perfectly worn-in Levi's as a gesture of gratitude for our friendship. Today my canvas—either slubby linen or hand-loomed khadi cotton—is the host for vibrant, hand-dyed colors carefully chosen to evoke a sense of depth and emotion. Pieces often speak to me as a community of colors and shapes in evolving, dynamic configurations. I love to shift between creating large and small art pieces and crafting one-of-a-kind garments depending on the way an idea is calling to be expressed. 

At the heart of my process lies a commitment to slow, focused and thoughtful making, albeit often with a marked frenzy on the inside. Dyeing, cutting, and sewing are my vehicles of expression that help me to communicate warmth, groundedness, and hopefully a little alchemical magic.

This is immersive work for me, and I hope that in turn these pieces offer a deep sensory and emotional experience for the viewer or wearer. Each piece is an individual narrative, a testament to the poetic dialogue between color, shape, and texture.

Thanks for reading,

Ellen