It’s the end of August and I am cleaning up a few larger textiles that have been waiting to be finished. I’ve been contemplating the real root of where gold fiber comes into play into my work. The way I often translate gold is into the Sun God sphere, a bright, royal element that reflects the eternal light of the sun for radiance, warmth, and illumination. Much like the sun’s light, there is an element of growth that takes place under with, and life with would not be in existence without it. Inca’s, Aztec’s, Egyptians, Chimu people had a strong presence of larger gold chest plates for the higher echelons of society, and I can’t begin to fathom what an incredible experience that must have been to be adorned in such works.

After completing a new work, I intentionally placed the textile design in the center where in ancient times, a gold chest place would have sat. Chimu gold has mesmerized me for years and when I did my larger beaded chest pieces years back, there was an undercurrent noting my ancient artifact reference. So, in designing new works for the Fall Winter Collection, I’ve chosen to share a few of the old works so when collectors take a moment to appreciate the detailing of the upcoming series, they will know a little more about the ancient works are ever present in my mind. Although this piece is much more focused on the blocks of layered red tones & hues, I wanted to reference it as the placement was designed to inspire textiles as adornment.