The large Installation comprised of 63 panels includes the names of victims killed
as a result of gun violence and police brutality in the USA. The work could continue further as the names of some victims are not included in the list. Each panel is
digitally photographed and manipulated with stitch using a manual sewing machine  and a sewing computer. Hand stitch is also incorporated in the work. The surface is created on handmade felt. The entire work is 12ftHX13ftWx0.5"
 

  • The Innocent 2012-2022_0.jpeg
    The Innocent 2012-2022_0.jpeg

    Mark Clark was a member of the Black Panthers (1960s). While researching the subject, it was also a learning experience. The work is digitally photographed and manipulated with the sewing computer. Dimensions: 14"Hx8"Wx0.5"D

  • Uvalde 2022-Texas.jpeg
    Uvalde 2022-Texas.jpeg

    The image shows victims of the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas (2022). 

    The work is created on fabric incorporating stitch and paint. The work is circular in context (spiritual journey)

    40"Hx36"Wx1"D.

  • A Tribute 2023
    A Tribute 2023

    The Innocent 2012-2022 includes 2 Elementary Schools - Sandy Hook in Newtown, Connecticut and Robb Elementary in Uvalde,

    Texas. A Tribute pays homage to the victims of Sandy Hook. Several ways of presenting this work is shown in this Project -

    Social Justice, History.  The work is 36" Diameter and is executed entirely with stitch using the manual and digital sewing machine.

  • The Innocent 2021-2022 detail
    The Innocent 2021-2022 detail

    An image of the young child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary (2021)

    The image is 9" and circular in context (Spiritual journey). The work is richly layered with stitch on fabric.

  • In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022
    In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022
    A full view of the large Installation -In Memoriam Curtain. The work began in 2020 and completed at the end of the year 2022. A collaboration with a poet or students from a local University will be in process in the coming year as there has been some interest in the work. The individual panels consist of 63 in all and are created on handmade felt using hand and machine embroidery. The portraits of the victims range from 1930 to the present time re: Buffalo Killings recently. Dimensions: 12ftHx13ftWx0.5"D
  • In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022 detail 2
    In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022 detail 2
    The image of George Floyd was posted around several countries in the world! and resulted in demonstrations around the Globe.The image is densely layered with stitch and created on handmade felt. It is important to show the countries and is an educational awareness for the viewers in that other parts of the world were involved! Dimensions: 15"Hx24"Wx0.5"D
  • In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022 View 1
    In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022 View 1
    View 1 shows some of the victims killed including Freddie Gray who was a native of Baltimore City. The portraits are digitally photographed and manipulated with stitch using the manual sewing machine and sewing computer.The edges of this irregular shape is hand stitched on handmade felt.
  • In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022 (Laser) -Tamir Rice
    In Memoriam Curtain 2020-2022 (Laser) -Tamir Rice
    An image of Tamir Rice created on the laser. New technology is combined with the sewing computer and manual sewing machine. The large Installation In Memoriam Curtain will be further developed on the laser cutter. This is one of the examples I wished to include. Tamir Rice was only 12 years of age when he was brutally killed. Dimensions: 21"Hx17"Wx2"D
  • The Response 3 -In Memoriam Curtain
    The Response 3 -In Memoriam Curtain

    In Memoriam Curtain created an emotional response from a few viewers. In this work one of the 4 students from Educational Institutions

    in MD created a text -The Response. The work is on a fabric. background incorporating paint, text etc. The words are generated on the

    digital sewing computer. The young student was deeply moved by the images and his response was immediate.

  • In Memoriam Curtain -The Response
    In Memoriam Curtain -The Response

    This work is in response to the large Installation -In Memoriam Curtain.

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