The latest works in Sneaker Sculpture and weaving. Sometimes a combination of both. While Sneaker Sculpture has been my primary focus for over 20 years. Weaving is the break my hands need from the stress of hand sewing discarded sneakers.
Virgin of Guadanike VII, 12 x 5 x 10 in, discarded sneakers, sewing thread, embroidery thread, chain, gold wallpaper, laces, tablet woven lace from upcycle crochet thread, 2023
Finding the Balance, 5 x 5 x .75 in, four selvage tapestry, wool on cotton warp, 2022
Madonna and Child, 18.5 x 14 x 12 in, discarded toddler & adult sneakers, thread, taxidermy eyes, laces, millinery wire, 2020
Viper's Tongue Neckpiece, 17 x 4 x 1.25 in, discarded sneaker scraps, thread, tablet woven cord, grommet, silver end caps, 2022
The Take Flight Neckpiece, 29 x 12 x 1 in, four selvage tapestry, upcycled wool on cotton warp and fake gold chain, 2022
P-3AT Weapon of Mass Consumption IV, 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.75 in, discarded child’s left sneaker, thread and grommet, 2017
Never the Whole Story, 7.25 x 6.5 x .25 in, four selvage tapestry, upcycled wool on cotton warp, 2019
Death State, 10.25 x 7 x 8.25 in, discarded sneaker, lining, thread, leather and grommet, 2018
Racing From the Storm on a Sunny Day, 8 x 6 x 5 in, four selvage tapestry, upcycled cotton & synthetic fibers on cotton warp, 2020
By the Horns VI Bolo, 4.5 x 20 x 1.75 in, discarded sneaker scraps, thread, upcycled cotton tablet woven cord lace, silver findings, 2020