My pieces are used as totemic spaces in which people may collect and often record the artifacts, thoughts, dreams, memories and accomplishments of their passage through life. I explore traditional and non-traditional structures using Oriental and Western conservation bindery techniques. Incorporating fine materials, inviting textures and metaphoric themes, I often include the Divine Feminine, doorways, portals and windows as symbols of change. Each piece is designed and constructed with materials specifically selected or developed for that project. Materials include fabrics, leathers, and handmade and commercial papers that are manipulated through techniques such as orizomegami, stencil, paste and watercolor painting, craquelure, collage, print and chine colle'.
Embellishments range from inlay and onlay to stitching, attachments and relief work.