Solitude of Thoughts, 30" x 24"

Solitude of Thoughts, 30" x 24"Mixed Media on Canvas. 30 x 24 x 1. 5 inches. As I have moved through life, I began to understand the long journey of women in the world and began to investigate my place within it. My current body of work is an exploration of the many facets of womanhood that I experience in the world. I express these emotions and experiences in an abstract form, often using traditionally feminine materials, including beading and fibre. The addition of tactile

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24 x 36 x 1

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leaving behind a tapestry of ideas

I believe necessary at times

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