As a female artist and weaver I feel it’s necessary to face the realization that weaving has been a primarily female craft throughout history. I use this stereotype to my advantage to bring attention to weavers and what we’re capable of. Creating three-dimensional pieces from hand woven fabric made from hand-dyed yarns shows the patience one must have when dedicating themself as a weaver. The viewer can quite literally see the hand of the maker, one yarn stacked amongst another repeatedly to create fabric, which then can become the very essence of our immediate surroundings: our clothing to protect our bodies, our blankets to keep us warm, our furniture we lay on to rest. This is a beautiful craft that is far too underappreciated. I am proud to be a weaver!