Sugar and Venom is an imaginative realm that explores the concept of biological systems gone awry. It was inspired by my recent travels to Doha, Qatar, which AState's Middle East Grant funded. This world is set in the future and features a unique matriarchal ecosystem inhabited by otherworldly creatures. These creatures are a fascinating blend of micro and macro elements from Qatar's architecture, ecosystems, heritage, and my own experiences. The creatures in Sugar and Venom are feminine in nature, and they wear garments that accentuate the female form using sheer fabrics, ruffles, bows, and open-side slits. The headpieces are inspired by mutations of Qatar's plants, animals, and textiles, as well as elements from my homes in Oklahoma, Michigan, and Arkansas.
Photo by Kim Vickery
Photo by Kim Vickery
Photo by Kim Vickery
Photo by Kim Vickery
Photo by Kim Vickery
Photo by Kim Vickery
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo courtesy of the artist
Photo courtesy of the artist
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo courtesy of the artist
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo courtesy of the artist
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Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
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Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Photo by Paden deviate
Mixed Media Installations of other worldly environments with mutated creatures, often paired with sounds and shadows.
A collection of three Microcosms inspired by the change of seasons (spring, summer, winter) that house mutated and genetically altered creatures through the use of both natural and manmade materials. Photos are from the first original setup at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum.
Each work ranges from 12’ H x 3’ W x 8’ L.
2017
— Working with a variety of materials including both traditional and craft based media.
Acrylic on canvas, burlap fringe, metal / 47” x 96” /2022
Acrylic on canvas, burlap fringe, metal / 47” x 96” / 2022
Acrylic on canvas, burlap fringe, metal / 47” x 96” / 2022
Gouache, pen, washi paper. (Part of the Bouquet series) / 16” X 14 / 2023
Thread, glass beads, acrylic, gouache, graphite, pen on paper / 36” x 27” / 2022
Thread, glass beads, acrylic, gouache, graphite, pen o paper / 36” x 27” / 2022
Gouache, acrylic paint, thread, beads, pen, and pencil on an altered digital photo / 20” x 20” / 2021
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, and pen on paper / 15” x 37” / 2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, and pen on paper / 15” x 37” / 2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 34” X 26” / 2017
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 34” X 26” / 2017
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 34” X 26” / 2017
All three Intervention drawing accompanied three Microcosm sculptures on display at Eli and Edyth Art Museum.
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 15” X 37” / 2017
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 15” X 37” / 2017
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 15” X 37” /2017
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, and pen on paper / 15” X 37” / 2017
Thread, gouache, glass beads, fabric, pen, acrylic paint on digital collaged detail photo of personal sculpture work.
20” x 20”
2020
Thread, gouache, glass beads, fabric, pen, acrylic paint on digital collaged detail photo of personal sculpture work.
20” x 20”
2020
Thread, gouache, glass beads, fabric, pen, acrylic paint on digital collaged detail photo of personal sculpture work.
20” x 20”
2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, fabric, pen on paper / 15” x 12”/ 2018
15” x 12”
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, fabric, pen on paper.
2018
17” x 21”
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, washi paper, digital collage of personal photos during travel to Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Amsterdam.
2018
55” x 43”
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, pen on paper. (both CNC and hand drawing)
2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, pen on paper. (both CNC and hand drawing) / 55” x 43” / 2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, pen on paper. (both CNC and hand drawing) / 55” x 43” / 2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, pen on paper. (both CNC and hand drawing) / 55” x 43” / 2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, pen on paper. (both CNC and hand drawing) / 55” x 43” / 2016
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, fabric, washi paper, pen on digital collage of personal photos during travel to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Amsterdam / 17” x 21” / 2018
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, fabric, washi paper, pen on digital collage of personal photos during travel to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Amsterdam / 17” x 21” / 2018
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, and pen on paper /15” x 12” / 2018
Thread, glass beads, gouache, fabric, and pen on paper /15” x 12” / 2018
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8”/ 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8”/ 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print /10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8”/ 2020
Thread, glass beads, gouache, recycled garment, pen on digital collage print / 10’ x 8” / 2020
Thread, glass beads, fabric, gouache, and pen on paper / 8” x 5”/ 2017
Gouache, glass beads, fabric, thread, pen, acrylic paint on digital collage of personal photos from travels to Amsterdam, and the Middle East / 15” X 12” / 2019
Thread, glass beads, gouache, washi paper, pen on paper / 14” x 11” / 2018
Gouache, acrylic paint, graphite, pen on digital collage of personal sculpture / 10” x 8”/ 2021
Thread, glass beads, gouache, graphite, fabric, pen on paper / 15” x 12”/ 2018
Outdoor fiber art installation inspired by the destruction that chemical waste has on our environment. Work was created for La Triennial International des Arts Textiles Residency in Quebec, Canada. Where International artist are paired up from different countries to create a collaborated work that is displayed on the trails of the Moon Rain Centre for Textile Arts.
Two mixed media installations inspired by an exploration of domestic space through a cats perceptive.
Table installing 9’H x 3’W x 5’L
Wall installation 8’H x 3’W x 12’L
Media: Fabric, sand, pushpins, dripped latex, latex fabric, plastic, thread, safety pins, and wood.
2015
— Shot in studio and on location, all pattern making and sewing done by hand.
- New mixed media drawing series featuring variations of birds and the things they encounter.
In progress photos coming soon
