Textiles

Object as Archive: Creating a replicate archive of text based objects as to explore notions of generational relationships.

I grew up with both a large maternal and paternal extended family, yet have longed for a sense of connection amongst the crowd. In searching for a starting point, I clung to the archival elements of my immediate family; handwritten notes sent through mail, cards and letters collected over years.

In thinking about how generations develop and the reflection of that through objects and archives, I hope to explore tactility and storytelling as they relate to generational progression. In creating large scale works revolving around the replication of the handwriting of those related to me, I aim to better understand the tactility of relationships and offer a route to visualizing such connections.