Refugee Series

The news of refugees in Europe and Africa describe the desperate attempts by people willing to endure dangerous crossings to escape harsh political and socioeconomic conditions affected me deeply. This motivated me to use found images and embroidery to explore their humanity. My intention is to create a first impression that reads as purely aesthetic and then challenge that assumption with embedded details that hint at the human condition.

Refugee Abstract #1 Refugee Abstract #2 Refugee Abstract #3
Free Motion Embroidery Free Motion Embroidery Free Motion Embroidery
H. 5 x W. 4" H. 5 x W. 4" H. 5. W. 4"
2017 2017 2017

Refugee Abstract #4 Refugee Abstract #5 Refugee Abstract #6
Free Motion Embroidery Free Motion Embroidery Free Motion Embroidery
H. 5 x W. 5" H. 7.25 x W. 7.25" H. 12.5 x W. 12.5"
2017 2018 2018

Refugee Abstract #7 Refugee Abstract #8 I Sea, I See
Free Motion Embroidery Free Motion Embroidery Free Motion Embroidery
H. 11 x W. 12" H. 16 x W. 11" H. 8 x W. 8.5"
2019 2019 2017

Refugee Abstract #9
Free Motion Embroidery
H. 9 x W. 11"
2022

Osato Osaro
Free Motion Embroidery
H. 5.25 x 5.50"
2021