Fashioning recycled textile scraps into shapes, I add fibers, paint, rust, and found objects to an emerging new Neighbor. I stitch, glue, and wire, building the sculptural figure on rusty rebar or an industrial cardboard tube. Threads represent human to human connection. Rust speaks of beauty and aging. Patches symbolize change and durability in relationships and in life. Mirror fragments remind us to see reflection of ourselves in each other.

I show my appreciation for human diversity by constructing imaginary figures of different sizes and shapes. They evolve as if from faraway planets, yet they're like people on earth with individual expression and energy. The unconventional appearance of Neighbors encourages dialogue about expectations, respect and world peace.