Felt Necklace - Felt is a wonderfully compelling material. It’s industrial and yet soft, pliable, and familiar. I experimented with felt in the studio to see what unexpected shapes and designs it could become. With these necklaces I use long strips of felt that are coiled or folded to create 3-dimensional forms.
I am committed to environmentally responsible design. The felt I use is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and I strive for zero waste.
Dissecting a Task Chair - Installation - I disassembled a ubiquitous upholstered task chair for my thesis, the Recyclability of the Task Chair. For this exhibition, I mounted the parts to the wall in a high-traffic hallway. I included text which explained the disassembly project, how long it had taken, how many parts were included (over 65), and how many of the parts were readily recyclable (none). I showed the estimated lifespan of the chair in an office (usually 3-5 years) and in a landfill (parts ranging up to a million years).
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Object Design
Made objects including costume design, jewelry, props and interior installations. Creative Reuse is an ongoing theme in my made work.
