Moult (2020)

Inspired by exoskeletons left behind by insects, the translucent forms in Moult hang unexpectedly in a space. Each piece is shaped to be reminiscent of other forms in nature, such as pupa, anemones and barnacles.

The primary material in Moult is mulberry paper infused with encaustic wax. Each piece is shaped through folding, creasing and reheating of the paper. Blue embroidery thread adds suture-like details to the skin.

Light shining through "pupae," a hanging piece in Moult. On view at Duluth Art Institute.

Light shining through "pupae," a hanging piece in Moult. On view at Duluth Art Institute.

A few pieces from Moult during the Integument exhibit

A few pieces from Moult during the Integument exhibit

“Mud nest” on view at Duluth Art Institute.

“Mud nest” on view at Duluth Art Institute.

Detail of “tube worm”

Detail of “tube worm”

Light passing through a detail view of “hour glass”

Light passing through a detail view of “hour glass”

Overall view of the majority of the pieces in Moult, alongside Disperse spread along the floor at Duluth Art Institute.

Overall view of the majority of the pieces in Moult, alongside Disperse spread along the floor at Duluth Art Institute.

“Barnacle” on view in the studio.

“Barnacle” on view in the studio.