The Less We Worry

As a fiber art practitioner, traditional 'comfort objects' are in my wheelhouse — including soft, tactile tapestries and hand-stitched quilts that evoke joy.

But comfort objects can encompass much more than the obvious. They are defined by their ability to soothe and reassure us, so they are crucial during a time of stress.

For me, there is calm in organization, grids, familiarity, and rules. “The Less We Worry” uses traditional craft-based processes – both frame-loom weaving and paired-twining basketry techniques – to create a warp and a weft which are deployed in an abstract manner intended to suggest an exhalation, ease, or comfort in the sense of relaxing any tightness we may carry. 

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Title inspired by Sarah Rose Sharp, who wrote about my previous work in the Environment + Microclimates Field Guide:
”… because things become more interesting the less we worry about keeping them … under control.”