Sculpting with Fire
In 2007, I moved beyond the loom, wanting to create something totally new for me. It was during this period of exploration that I first used matchsticks to scorch the edges of synthetic fabric—ultimately discovering a technique that came naturally to me and became an essential part of who I am.
For me, scorching is a metaphor for the human condition. Just as the flame shapes and alters the fabric, we are shaped by life's challenges, which bring forth our true beauty.
Watch the video below to see the scorching process in action.
Step inside my studio to witness the alchemy of flame, a look into my scorching technique. Watch how I use fire to sculpt synthetic fabrics into captivating, three-dimensional forms.
Botanical Study in Light
An exploration of light interacting with heat-transformed fabric layers.
Behind the work
How It's Made
How Sweet the Moonlight Sleeps, silk organza, 40 in., 2016
This piece is hand-crafted from hundreds of scorched silk organza fabric; the piece was meticulously pinned into a collective circle that rises about 6 inches off the surface
Lighting Interaction: The sheer organza possesses a luminous quality, which has been amplified and dramatized with directional gallery lighting.
Note: As captured in the images below, mounting the piece on a dark backdrop maximizes the contrast, but it can be installed on any wall tone.
Commission Options: Fully customizable in size, color palette, and configuration to complement any residential or commercial project.
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