Artworks

armadillo orquidia-violeta
  • Armadillo
  • Guardian Spirit
  • flat
  • sewing, embroidery, dyeing, beadwork
  • feathers, fabric, canvas, beads, found-objects, salvaged, thread, upholstery
  • 2022
  • 12 × 12 inches
  • "Armadillos are often seen as a symbol of protection. In many Native American cultures, they are believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. They are also associated with new beginnings, as they are one of the first animals to appear after a fire. Additionally, armadillos are seen as a symbol of adaptability."
  • available, contact for price and purchasing
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  • Balance
  • Multnomah County Public Art Collection
  • Portrait
  • flat
  • appliqué, embroidery, sewing
  • canvas, fabric, feathers, salvaged, upholstery
  • 2022
  • I use natural colors to represent the four cardinal directions. This has a calming effect, centering the viewer in balance with the environment. All around, a river flows through the mountains at sunrise.
  • Orquidia Violeta
  • Photo 1: Aaron Kuehn
  • Photo 2: Aaron Kuehn
bisonte-bison
  • Bison
  • Guardian Spirit
  • flat
  • sewing, embroidery, beadwork, dyeing
  • beads, fabric, canvas, feathers, found-objects, salvaged, thread, upholstery, woven
  • 2022
  • 12 × 12 inches
  • Some Pacific Northwest Native American women identify three primary stages in life: birth, finding a guardian spirit, and death. The tradition of finding one’s spirit is a rite that forms a common bond within the community, while simultaneously defining an individual’s personal identity.
  • available, contact for price and purchasing
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orquidiavioleta-buho y mariposa-owl and butterfly
  • Buho y Mariposa (Owl and Butterfly)
  • Available at Amity Artisan Goods-962 SW Morrison St. In Downtown Portland, Oregon.
  • Alibrejes
  • flat
  • embroidery
  • found-objects, fabric
  • 2022
  • owl, butterfly
  • 6 × 6 inches
  • Owl and butterfly entwined. Graceful threads interlace, forming a surreal dance of colors and textures. The owl symbolizes wisdom, guarding dreams, while the butterfly embodies metamorphosis. A whimsical tapestry uniting two worlds, evoking wonder and reflection in every stitch.
  • sold
  • Orquidia Violeta
orquidiavioleta-caballito de mar y ave-seahorse and bird
  • Caballito de Mar y Ave (Seahorse and Bird)
  • Available at Amity Artisan Goods-962 SW Morrison St. In Downtown Portland, Oregon.
  • Alibrejes
  • flat
  • embroidery
  • beads, fabric, feathers, found-objects, salvaged, shells
  • 2022
  • seahorse
  • 6 × 6 inches
  • "Harmony's Wings" - blending a seahorse and bird, celebrating the fusion of land and sea in perfect balance harmonizing their melodies on coastal winds. Available at Amity Artisan Goods-962 SW Morrison St. In Downtown Portland, Oregon.
  • available, contact for price and purchasing
  • Orquidia Violeta
  • Photo 1: Aaron Kuehn