Origins is a creative project that consisted of developing a cohesive body of artwork and mounting an exhibition of that work. My work approaches the question of origins from a scientific point of view, visually investigating stories of microbiological growth decay and evolution. I use color, texture, and shape to describe these narratives while also examining the ways in which humans can see these organisms.

Unusual Circumstances is an investigation into the way human society interprets the UFO and alien abduction phenomena. For centuries, mankind has been fascinated and terrified by sightings in the sky and visitations from "otherworldly" creatures. They are gods, weather balloons, faeries, demons, angels, ghosts, hallucinations, and little green men. Since the 1950s, UFOs and space aliens have been the subject of intense research, ridicule, and popular culture. Using various fiber art media, I have designed a body of work that addresses different perspectives of these phenomena.

Screen printed textiles formed into over-sized pillows and wall hangings encompass the viewer just as emotions and memories envelope a person's state of being. Pillows representing three generations are staged in small vignettes created by found and restored antiques to surround the viewer in a tangible representation of the intimacy one feels with important figures in a lifetime.

Other People's Stuff studies the relationships created between objects within their environment, and how these relationships amplify the exchange of human experience. By looking at tactile relationships, material culture, and both the functional and symbolic nature of objects, one can recognize that the relationships created exemplifies the importance of human awareness and perception, while creating a tangible social reality. The research paper is accompanied by a series of woven and printed art pieces that visually express the author's analysis.