The works in this Project, Social Justice, relate to the events in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray, George Floyd and victims of gun violence and Police Brutality including demonstrations around the country ie. removal of the Confederate Monuments. The textile works created recently are developed further using the laser cut on wood incorporating embroidery, antique trimmings etc. Some of the objects at the former Slave Owner's home now the Montgomery County Historical Society in Rockville, MD. are part of the series of works presented in this Project. Included too is a laser Installation of the Bo Kaap neighbourhood of Cape Town, S.A.
The Malay community has lived in Cape Town for several centuries.

 Traditonal skills are employed in  
conjunction with new technologies in the creation of these works.

  • A Patch Of Cape Town 2-Installation(Laser) 4.jpg
    A Patch Of Cape Town 2-Installation(Laser) 4.jpg
    An Installation of parts of Cape Town created with the laser cutter and incorporating stitch and collage. The work represents the Malay area of this city called Bo Kaap. The Malay community have lived here for several centuries and is a tourist site for many visitors. Dimensions: 3ftHx6ftWx2"D
  • In Memoriam -Tamir Rice 2021
    In Memoriam -Tamir Rice 2021
    Tamir Rice was killed in 2012. This work is created with the laser cutter on wood using collage, digital and manual embroidery. In the background is a digital image of Adam Toledo who was killed in 2021. Dimensions: 20"Hx15"Wx1"D
  • Welcome To My Home.jpeg
    Welcome To My Home.jpeg
    The Slave Quarter's at the Beall Dawson House (Montgomery County Historical Society) was part of this research.research. The Doll at this site is shown here having a presence as the Owner of the House. The image is created on the laser using wood and manual stitch. The layering of surface and the use of materials show a sharp contrast. ie. wood engraving with stitch.New technologies are used in conjunction with traditional skills which is an important part of this Project. Dimensions: 21"Hx14.5"Wx1"D
  • Welcome To My Home -detail jpg
    Welcome To My Home -detail jpg
    A detail of the Doll found at the former Slave Owner's Home which is now the Montgomery County Historical Society. The work is created on wood with the laser in conjunction with machine embroidery.
  • The Military Jacket Now 2018 .jpg
    The Military Jacket Now 2018 .jpg
    The Military Jacket is a contemporary version to that found at the original site ie. Beall-Dawson House, Rockville,MD. The laser cut panel has an engraved like quality with antique accessories and trimmings. Traditional skills are combined with new technologies thus showing a contrast of techniques and use of materials. Dimensions: 18"Hx15"Wx1"D
  • The Military Jacket-detail jpg
    The Military Jacket-detail jpg
    The detail of this Jacket shows the antique accessories and the laser cut pattern which has an engraved surface.The mark making is distinct and shows the pattern of the textiles. Hand stitch is used to connect the the accessories to the base of the work. A contrast of materials and the techniques used in creating this piece i.e. the old with the new.
  • The Curtain -Reinvented
    The Curtain -Reinvented
    A laser version (Contemporary) of the Curtain at the former Slave Owner's home which is now the Montgomery County Historical Society. The work is created on wood with the laser cutter incorporating motifs and textiles. Materials used copper wire mesh, translucent fabric and stitch. Traditional skills are combined with new technology. Dimensions: 25"Hx19"Wx1"D
  • Silhouette 2 Full View.jpg
    Silhouette 2 Full View.jpg
    The Uprising in Baltimore ( 2015) as a result of the death of Freddie Gray was the focus of several works with this title in mind. The work alludes to the National Guards who were in the City at the time to keep Law and Order. Text using the laser on wood and digital embroidery is employed in this collaborative work. Dimensions: 15"Hx18"Wx1"D 2019
  • Silhouette Laser Collaboration detail 2019.jpg
    Silhouette Laser Collaboration detail 2019.jpg
    The detail shows part of the text in this work which relates to the presence of the National Guards who were in Baltimore at this time (2015). The text is created with the laser on wood.
  • Silhouette 2 View 1
    Silhouette 2 View 1
    Silhouette 2 is a series of several works created to address the Uprising in Baltimore. This version (laser) has been developed from the original work (Book Cover).The panel shows View 1 of the text which is created on the laser cutter.The surface of this work the various textural qualities of the wood in conjunction with the hand stitched attachment. The use of materials and the technical skills illustrates these contrasts.The work relates to the National Guards who were in the city to bring Law and Order. Dimensions: 15"Hx18"Wx1"D
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