The People In the Paper Woods Video 2021 Video
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In image one, the model stands in the center of the two trees looking directly at the camera and holding the candlestick in both hands. + Enlarge
A Small But Growing Light 01 2020 Garment, candlestick, clay buttons 20x 57”
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In image two only one tree is in the frame. It is in the center of the frame with the model wrapping her right arm behind the tree and peaking out from its right side. In her left hand, she holds out the candlestick and looks out to the right side of the + Enlarge
A Small But Growing Light 02 2020 Garment, candlestick, clay buttons 20x 57”
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 Image three is a close-up of image two at a low angle. In this image, the light from the right is creating a strong blue cast over the right side of the model and tree that contrasts the orange light coming from the left.  + Enlarge
A Small But Growing Light 03 2020 Garment, candlestick, clay buttons 20x 57”
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In the first image, the model stands between the two trees in profile facing left. The model wears a black and white piecework cape that is wider at the base, creating a very triangular shape. The model also wears a large red scarf tied around their head. + Enlarge
A Home for Wherever You Go 01 2020 Various fabrics and rope, pvc piping 35x 35 x 73”
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In the second image, the piece now hangs as a ten between the trees. The cape becomes the striped body of the tent and the red scarf is the roof. The model is peeking out of the tent looking directly at the camera, both of their hands resting on the tent + Enlarge
A Home for Wherever You Go 02 2020 Various fabrics and rope, pvc piping 35x 35 x 73”
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The third image is slightly more zoomed out, now there are two figures. One sits inside the tent wearing a white dress with blue stripes. The model’s left arm and face are peeking out of the tent facing the other model. The second model sits in front of t + Enlarge
A Home for Wherever You Go 03 2020 Various fabrics and rope, pvc piping 35x 35 x 73”
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In all the images the piece sits on a blue background with two paper mache trees with a painted black dash pattern. In image one, only one tree is visible on the left side behind the model. The model is facing away from the camera standing with their arms + Enlarge
A Story Teller’s Jacket 01 2021 Various Fabrics 36x 27”
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Image two is a mid-shot of the same model from image one hugging another model. The first model is still facing away from the camera. The second model’s head rests against the first model’s right shoulder. The second model is on the right side of the pict + Enlarge
A Story Teller’s Jacket 02 2021 Various Fabrics 36x 27”
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The third image has the same two models in the same outfits. Now they are both facing the camera with the first model sitting in a chair slightly to the left of the middle of the frame. They sit with their left foot resting on their right knee. Their left + Enlarge
A Story Teller’s Jacket 03 2021 Various Fabrics 36x 27”
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In all the images two figures stand in the middle of the frame in front of a blue background between two paper mache trees that are brown with a painted black dash pattern. In all three images model, one stands on the left side wearing a white shirt with + Enlarge
Twins 01 2021 Various Fabrics Three garments of various sizes. Dress approx. 25x 38.5” , Shirt approx. 23x 17” , Pants approx. 15x 31”
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In image two both models are in an almost lunging pose while looking at the camera. Both have a straight left leg and a slightly bent right leg. They lean with their torsos to the right with their arms crossed behind their backs. They’re looking directly + Enlarge
Twins 02 2021 Various Fabrics Three garments of various sizes. Dress approx. 25x 38.5” , Shirt approx. 23x 17” , Pants approx. 15x 31”
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In image three, model one is standing straight and looking directly at the camera. Their right arm is on their right hip and their legs are together with their toes turned out away from their body. Model two is leaning on the left side of model one’s body + Enlarge
Twins 03 2021 Various Fabrics Three garments of various sizes. Dress approx. 25x 38.5” , Shirt approx. 23x 17” , Pants approx. 15x 31”
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In Image one, you see the head and shoulders of a model wearing a red pointy hat with a nook inside. The model sits in front of a blue backdrop between two paper mache trees that are brown with a painted black dash pattern. The model is looking directly a + Enlarge
Objects for Holding: A Hat for Carrying a Small Friend and A Soft Shelf for Holding 03 2020 various fabrics and thread, buckram, foam, batting, doll clay, found objects Hat approx: 10x 8x 16”, Shelf approx: 11x 4.5x 22.5”
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In Image one, you see the head and shoulders of a model wearing a red pointy hat with a nook inside. The model sits in front of a blue backdrop between two paper mache trees that are brown with a painted black dash pattern. The model is looking directly a + Enlarge
Objects for Holding: A Hat for Carrying a Small Friend and A Soft Shelf for Holding 02 2020 various fabrics and thread, buckram, foam, batting, doll clay, found objects Hat approx: 10x 8x 16”, Shelf approx: 11x 4.5x 22.5”
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In Image one, you see the head and shoulders of a model wearing a red pointy hat with a nook inside. The model sits in front of a blue backdrop between two paper mache trees that are brown with a painted black dash pattern. The model is looking directly a + Enlarge
Objects for Holding: A Hat for Carrying a Small Friend and A Soft Shelf for Holding 2021 various fabrics and thread, buckram, foam, batting, doll clay, found objects Hat approx: 10x 8x 16”, Shelf approx: 11x 4.5x 22.5”
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Image one is a black and white volvelle painting with two layers. The front layer is an arch shape with a cut out in the upper right section of the piece that allows the images from the back circular layer to peek through. The border of the back layer is + Enlarge
Spinners: Night Flyers and A Small But Growing Light 01 2021 chipboard, wooden dowels, gesso, gouache Night Flyers approx: 24x 29x ¼” , A Small But Growing Light approx: 21x 30x ¼”
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Image two is of another black and white volvelle painting. The front layer is shaped like an arch and has a turning wheel on the right side. Both pieces have a checkered border. The image in the painting is of a girl holding a candle. Her face is turned t + Enlarge
Spinners: Night Flyers and A Small But Growing Light 02 2021 chipboard, wooden dowels, gesso, gouache Night Flyers approx: 24x 29x ¼” , A Small But Growing Light approx: 21x 30x ¼”
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Statement

In my thesis, The People in the Paper Woods, I have been creating performative garments and objects, a portable forest, and interactive drawings. I see the garments as the wardrobe of my illustrations, a way to wrap myself and those around me in my world. They are a portal — narrative, interactive and transformative like the flip of the page in a book. 

This collection of work creates a unified folktale for myself; one that touches on my lineage, childhood, and relationships. I make humorous and exaggerated interpretations of my relationships and feelings towards my loved ones. My characters travel together in a never ending herd. They can shrink down so small and be carried in the pocket of their best friend, and they can make a giant quilt big enough to tuck in everyone they love. In all the mediums my work takes, I aim to create an experience of connection and magic with my viewer that conveys the love and wonder that my characters experience in their world.

General Fine Arts (BFA) Students