I am from Milwaukee, where on the shores of Lake Michigan I ran barefoot down the beach, jumped in waves, and learned to listen to my body’s pull towards the water.
Milwaukee is also the place where I learned of injustice. This began my journey as an activist and community organizer, themes that show up in my work and have influenced my path in life. It is also in Milwaukee where I followed in the footsteps of my maternal side and continued the tradition of sewing.
In my creative practice as a fiber artist, I draw inspiration from adventures I’ve had, experiences organizing for social and environmental justice, and my love of maps. Likewise, I deeply enjoy the process of learning and problem solving. All together, these experiences and interests are reflected in my work through experimentation and the use of a wide range of techniques.
Today I live in a small community on the shores of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin, Anishinaabe lands which are still home to the Red Cliff and Bad River Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa. It is here where I’ve found my forever home with my two kids, an incredible community of people, and endless places to explore.
