I like to tell a story. The fabric of Life is woven with the stories of people everywhere. They make me wonder about our individual uniqueness alongside the humanity we all share. In my travels, I observe the human story being played out the same, no matter the geographical address on the globe. When I captured someone in a moment that usually would go unnoticed, I was reminded over and over of how similar I was to people in different countries and cultures. How similar we ALL are. The moments of work, repose, pride, fellowship, joy, sadness, fears, family, dreaming, celebration… these universal experiences help reinforce our sense of shared identity. Recreating these moments in this medium that combines my two loves, painting and sewing, is my way to visually help connect us. A thread, indeed, runs through us all.

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