NAMAZU

18"X22"

Hand dyed and commercial cottons, hand dyed silk ribbon, machine pieced and quilted

In Japanese mythology, Namazu is a giant catfish who causes earthquakes. Namazu lives in the mud beneath the earth, and is guarded by the god Kashima who restrains the fish with a stone. When Kashima lets his guard fall, Namazu thrashes about, causing violent earthquakes.

I spent the winter months finishing many projects. Good to see things to their completion, and prepare for the next creative phase.

PASSION WITHIN

48"X 60"

Hand dyed fabrics, some commercial fabrics, foil, paint, applique

machine pieced and quilted