It Was Always There is an abstract straw marquetry work, made with hand-dyed rye straw in olive green, warm beige, and gold. The geometrically arranged vertical columns of color create a rhythmic, organically textured surface.
When making this piece, I was thinking about the idea of things hiding in plain sight. These are the things that we overlook, not because they’re hidden, but because we’re not paying attention. Often these are qualities within ourselves, just waiting to be discovered.
• Year: 2026
• Size: 36” x 24”
• Framed: 37” x 25” (float framed in Maple)
• Media: Dyed straw on wood panel
• Price: $3350 — email to inquire
Part of The Wandering Path Series — Inspired by Bargello needlework, where rhythmic patterns emerge through the meticulous shifting of stitches, this series reflects a simple idea: life's most meaningful journeys are rarely straight, and it's in the detours that we find its richness. Read more about the inspiration behind the series.
It Was Always There is an abstract straw marquetry work, made with hand-dyed rye straw in olive green, warm beige, and gold. The geometrically arranged vertical columns of color create a rhythmic, organically textured surface.
When making this piece, I was thinking about the idea of things hiding in plain sight. These are the things that we overlook, not because they’re hidden, but because we’re not paying attention. Often these are qualities within ourselves, just waiting to be discovered.
• Year: 2026
• Size: 36” x 24”
• Framed: 37” x 25” (float framed in Maple)
• Media: Dyed straw on wood panel
• Price: $3350 — email to inquire
Part of The Wandering Path Series — Inspired by Bargello needlework, where rhythmic patterns emerge through the meticulous shifting of stitches, this series reflects a simple idea: life's most meaningful journeys are rarely straight, and it's in the detours that we find its richness. Read more about the inspiration behind the series.
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