In addition to my work with clothing, I pursue an independent artistic practice. My interest is mostly in texture - starting from appreciation of the natural imperfection of the leathers I’d work with in the studio, then branching out into other found materials.
Texture Transfer Prints
Acrylic paint is applied to various leathers (primarily horse, ponyhair, wild boar, and mink) and then stamped on paper. This is done sometimes several times, as I cover sections with white paint and apply new layers of texture.
Texture Transfer Repetition (unfinished)
An evolution of the methods I developed in the earlier series, on a larger scale. This piece was completed over a period of several months. The process consisted of applying a coat of texture, spending time looking at it in my living, then covering sections and repainting until I reached a harmonious composition.
Covered Canvas
Leather is stretched across a canvas, allowing the texture and variations of the leather to become the focal point for the viewer.
Translucent Resin Experiments
A semi-transparent leather is arranged on a canvas and covered in a thin layer of clear resin. The resin acts as an adhesive to hold the leather pieces together, and creates a tonal glossy texture in area it settled during the drying process.
