Framing Idealism

From the beginning, the frames for Idealism were just as important to the concept as the lace. I purchased three identical ornate gold frames before I even designed the pattern […]

Reality

Reality is the final lacework in Idealism, a three-part series that moves from the illusion of perfection to instability and, finally, fragmentation. Utopia established the original floral design in Flanders […]

Disillusion

Disillusion is the second piece in Idealism, a three-part bobbin lace artwork that moves from the illusion of perfection toward reality. After creating Utopia in Flanders lace, I wanted the […]

Utopia

Utopia is the first of three bobbin lace pieces in Idealism, a triptych exploring the promise of a utopia and its inevitable descent into reality. Each piece uses the same […]