This piece came from an exploration in textile of my struggles with body, weight and image. Using a thrift store Barbie doll, I created what I called “Fat Barbie” along with altered clothing that spoke to me of the feminine desire to attract and be glamorous. A poet colleague wrote a poem in response to me making Fat Barbie. I imprinted her words onto the piece I call “What was lost”. This work is therefore a collaboration with Kim Fahner, my poet friend.

Found child’s dress, satin, net, velveteen; printing ink