As a knitting and textile artist, my work has a close affinity to the land. My art echoes the geography of my place; a type of knitting “terroir” that brings my home into the forefront of my life. Many of my works focus on interpreting the science, geography, and biology of an ecosystem within the traditional craft of knitting. And because of this study and practice, I have come to hone my thinking about environmentalism, conservation, and preservation of the land.

In 2016 I was the Artist-In-Residence for Great Basin National Park where I was able to continue my exploration of the land through my art. Many artworks and designs flourished during my Artist-In-Residency. I was able to create 19 artworks that all tell a visual story of Great Basin National Park utilizing indigenous natural motifs and patterns that emphasized the diversity of nature and people of the Park.

The act of creating something so entwined with the land itself sparks a stewardship and urge to conserve that land. I hope that others will be inspired to enjoy, conserve, and steward Great Basin National Park.

eBook published in June 2018

ravelry.com