Artist’s Statement

Generationally, pantyhose carry a story for every woman. The boss who dictated a certain color.
The woman who wore them at the beach to conceal a physical imperfection. A pair reserved for
formal events, or worn on a bitter winter day walking to school. Most women have a drawer full
of them, each pair tied to a memory—personal, intimate, and sometimes defiant.

For hundreds of years, pantyhose have been both a tool of adornment and a canvas for selfexpression.
And for just as long, women have been scrutinized and judged for their attire,
behavior, and emotions—often magnified under a metaphorical microscope. We’ve tried to
stretch the boundaries of that box we’ve been placed in, only to see it close back in on us. Yet,
that control persists, still shaping our societal norms.

In my pieces, pantyhose are stretched, twisted, and sewn creating sculptural organic forms that
exist somewhere between the fluidity of fabric and the rigidity of structure. These frames are a
metaphor for the societal boxes, or bubbles, women are placed in—expectations of behavior,
appearance, and emotion that we’ve been taught to inhabit. The pantyhose, with their translucent,
fragile texture, symbolize both vulnerability and strength, while the wire frames offer the
suggestion of confinement.

Through photography, I magnify an area of a sculpture to focus on the intricate details of texture,
shadow, and form. By zooming in I ask viewers to confront and to reflect on these fixed
viewpoints of intricate spaces between thread and wires. To consider their own personal
relationships with expectations and emotions placed upon them.

By working within the tension of macro versus micro, I invite viewers to reflect on the dual
nature of women’s identities: how the larger structures of society shape and often limit us, while
our inner lives—often overlooked—are rich with complexity and power. Through this lens, I aim
to create a space where the subtle, often unseen aspects of womanhood can be given the visibility
and agency they deserve.

The thread that binds us, the structure that supports us – both visible and invisible – are where the
true power lies.