There’s an atmosphere of theatrical anticipation before the cast arrives backstage. Costumes, props, signage, and sound-makers for an imaginary cosmic Neighbor production to promote goodwill.

There’s an atmosphere of theatrical anticipation before the cast arrives backstage. Costumes, props, signage, and sound-makers for an imaginary cosmic Neighbor production to promote goodwill.

It’s a provocative comedy of occurrences and absurdities, with story, cast, costumes, props based on real life.

It’s a provocative comedy of occurrences and absurdities, with story, cast, costumes, props based on real life.

Two Neighbors: Mixed media sculpture: Curious , 26 x 9 x 9” 2017 Cool , 27 1⁄2 x 8 x 8” 2017 Side-by-side cosmic Neighbors symbolize the common bond that can exist between vastly dissimilar people when minds are open and eyes are appreciative o

Two Neighbors: Mixed media sculpture: Curious, 26 x 9 x 9” 2017 Cool, 27 1⁄2 x 8 x 8” 2017 Side-by-side cosmic Neighbors symbolize the common bond that can exist between vastly dissimilar people when minds are open and eyes are appreciative of differences. Selected by the MTA and Artists Unite as a poster contest winner for the NYC subway system

Neighbor Costumes: recycled textiles, metal, paper, cardboard, vintage postcard, woven rug fragment, paper, kantha from India, buttons, coin, roving, upholstery fabric, plastic, drop cloth scraps, vintage textiles from Japan, India, Persia, Indone

Neighbor Costumes: recycled textiles, metal, paper, cardboard, vintage postcard, woven rug fragment, paper, kantha from India, buttons, coin, roving, upholstery fabric, plastic, drop cloth scraps, vintage textiles from Japan, India, Persia, Indonesia, Peru, and Africa on vintage wood clothes drying stand 71 x 32 x 6” 2021

Diversity of color, texture, material, and stitching styles. Many costumes have patches that signify creative effort and durability in relationships between people, cultures, and nations.

Diversity of color, texture, material, and stitching styles. Many costumes have patches that signify creative effort and durability in relationships between people, cultures, and nations.

A collage of found objects, textiles, and stitchery. Most Neighbor sculptures have visible threads to signify human to human connections; rust to draw attention to cultural concepts of beauty and aging; and mirror fragments that remind us to

A collage of found objects, textiles, and stitchery. Most Neighbor sculptures have visible threads to signify human to human connections; rust to draw attention to cultural concepts of beauty and aging; and mirror fragments that remind us to see ourselves in each other.

Props and Costumes: recycled jeans, shoes, boots, sandals, and hat; vintage Mexican wood table, plastic flamingo, FunnyBone sign, Blue Jean Rhythm Stomp Pole; found wood cabinet with crayon, beads, and found objects; handmade mask on found paper w

Props and Costumes: recycled jeans, shoes, boots, sandals, and hat; vintage Mexican wood table, plastic flamingo, FunnyBone sign, Blue Jean Rhythm Stomp Pole; found wood cabinet with crayon, beads, and found objects; handmade mask on found paper with Japanese ornament and textile, 2021

Totem FunnyBone Sign: crayons, marker, tape, and paper collage with feathers, beads, plastic, ribbon, and Japanese paper on 3 Fingers blue recycled drop cloth, 23 x 22½ x 1” 2021

Totem FunnyBone Sign: crayons, marker, tape, and paper collage with feathers, beads, plastic, ribbon, and Japanese paper on 3 Fingers blue recycled drop cloth, 23 x 22½ x 1” 2021

A lone shoe, found blue flamingo, and small wood table, an opening for dialogue or storytelling

A lone shoe, found blue flamingo, and small wood table, an opening for dialogue or storytelling

Blue Jean Rhythm Stomp Pole: Denim loop, antique paper, rust, acrylic, textiles, raffia, bracelet, knotted yarn, thread, cord, on found wood, 47 x 4 ½ x 4 ½” 2013-2020

Blue Jean Rhythm Stomp Pole: Denim loop, antique paper, rust, acrylic, textiles, raffia, bracelet, knotted yarn, thread, cord, on found wood, 47 x 4 ½ x 4 ½” 2013-2020

Sound-makers and Props: Vintage ladder, vintage laundry bag and clothes pin shaker, broom, stick and handle clackers, vintage ironing board, fiber ball, vintage children’s metal lawn chairs, textiles, food box rattles, rusty rooster and bell, 202

Sound-makers and Props: Vintage ladder, vintage laundry bag and clothes pin shaker, broom, stick and handle clackers, vintage ironing board, fiber ball, vintage children’s metal lawn chairs, textiles, food box rattles, rusty rooster and bell, 2021 “the orchestra”

Props and Backdrops: r ecycled textiles, vintage fabrics from Japan, India, Persia, and Indonesia; yarn, roving, paint; vintage hat box with velvet; found purse, vintage sequin applique; hand-weavings, paper, denim, found Panama mola mask, ribbon,

Props and Backdrops: recycled textiles, vintage fabrics from Japan, India, Persia, and Indonesia; yarn, roving, paint; vintage hat box with velvet; found purse, vintage sequin applique; hand-weavings, paper, denim, found Panama mola mask, ribbon, and beads, on beechwood drying stand, 48 x 91 x 5” 2021

NeighborTreasure: Vintage velvet, ribbon, cord, feathers, and silk flowers on found vintage cardboard hat box, 8 x 9 x 9” 2021

NeighborTreasure: Vintage velvet, ribbon, cord, feathers, and silk flowers on found vintage cardboard hat box, 8 x 9 x 9” 2021

Woven, Old West, and Fancy: recycled textiles, weavings, ribbons, denim, paint, and hat box. 2021

Woven, Old West, and Fancy: recycled textiles, weavings, ribbons, denim, paint, and hat box. 2021

Mask with Costume parts: f ound mola, a reverse appliqué from Panama, recycled textiles, roving, and handmade weaving, 24 x 8 x 2” 2021

Mask with Costume parts: found mola, a reverse appliqué from Panama, recycled textiles, roving, and handmade weaving, 24 x 8 x 2” 2021

East wall of the installation. Belts and Braids: vintage Japanese textiles, ribbon, yarn, felt, roving, cardboard, paper, recycled textiles, on found metal 47 x 18 x 2” 2021

East wall of the installation. Belts and Braids: vintage Japanese textiles, ribbon, yarn, felt, roving, cardboard, paper, recycled textiles, on found metal 47 x 18 x 2” 2021

Dance Pole: recycled textiles, yarn, tree branch, beads, felted ball, paint, vintage Japanese and Indian textiles on found wood, 32½ x 4 x 4” 2016-2020

Dance Pole: recycled textiles, yarn, tree branch, beads, felted ball, paint, vintage Japanese and Indian textiles on found wood, 32½ x 4 x 4” 2016-2020

Neighbors ready to go onstage

Neighbors ready to go onstage

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There’s an atmosphere of theatrical anticipation before the cast arrives backstage. Costumes, props, signage, and sound-makers for an imaginary cosmic Neighbor production to promote goodwill.
It’s a provocative comedy of occurrences and absurdities, with story, cast, costumes, props based on real life.
Two Neighbors: Mixed media sculpture: Curious , 26 x 9 x 9” 2017 Cool , 27 1⁄2 x 8 x 8” 2017 Side-by-side cosmic Neighbors symbolize the common bond that can exist between vastly dissimilar people when minds are open and eyes are appreciative o
Neighbor Costumes: recycled textiles, metal, paper, cardboard, vintage postcard, woven rug fragment, paper, kantha from India, buttons, coin, roving, upholstery fabric, plastic, drop cloth scraps, vintage textiles from Japan, India, Persia, Indone
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Diversity of color, texture, material, and stitching styles. Many costumes have patches that signify creative effort and durability in relationships between people, cultures, and nations.
A collage of found objects, textiles, and stitchery. Most Neighbor sculptures have visible threads to signify human to human connections; rust to draw attention to cultural concepts of beauty and aging; and mirror fragments that remind us to
Props and Costumes: recycled jeans, shoes, boots, sandals, and hat; vintage Mexican wood table, plastic flamingo, FunnyBone sign, Blue Jean Rhythm Stomp Pole; found wood cabinet with crayon, beads, and found objects; handmade mask on found paper w
Totem FunnyBone Sign: crayons, marker, tape, and paper collage with feathers, beads, plastic, ribbon, and Japanese paper on 3 Fingers blue recycled drop cloth, 23 x 22½ x 1” 2021
A lone shoe, found blue flamingo, and small wood table, an opening for dialogue or storytelling
Blue Jean Rhythm Stomp Pole: Denim loop, antique paper, rust, acrylic, textiles, raffia, bracelet, knotted yarn, thread, cord, on found wood, 47 x 4 ½ x 4 ½” 2013-2020
Sound-makers and Props: Vintage ladder, vintage laundry bag and clothes pin shaker, broom, stick and handle clackers, vintage ironing board, fiber ball, vintage children’s metal lawn chairs, textiles, food box rattles, rusty rooster and bell, 202
Props and Backdrops: r ecycled textiles, vintage fabrics from Japan, India, Persia, and Indonesia; yarn, roving, paint; vintage hat box with velvet; found purse, vintage sequin applique; hand-weavings, paper, denim, found Panama mola mask, ribbon,
NeighborTreasure: Vintage velvet, ribbon, cord, feathers, and silk flowers on found vintage cardboard hat box, 8 x 9 x 9” 2021
Woven, Old West, and Fancy: recycled textiles, weavings, ribbons, denim, paint, and hat box. 2021
Mask with Costume parts: f ound mola, a reverse appliqué from Panama, recycled textiles, roving, and handmade weaving, 24 x 8 x 2” 2021
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East wall of the installation. Belts and Braids: vintage Japanese textiles, ribbon, yarn, felt, roving, cardboard, paper, recycled textiles, on found metal 47 x 18 x 2” 2021
Dance Pole: recycled textiles, yarn, tree branch, beads, felted ball, paint, vintage Japanese and Indian textiles on found wood, 32½ x 4 x 4” 2016-2020
Neighbors ready to go onstage