Colcha Embroidery is a form of Latinx folk art that originated in Northern New Mexico over 400 years ago.


Learn more here: https://vimeo.com/292758833

https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/art-nm-97074/

Might as well, can't dance
Antique ham sack from Baltimore - MD, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
25" x 20"
2021



Drought and the silver lining that comes afterwards
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn, Gold leaf, High temp red rtv silicone, New Mexican sunset
12" x 12"
2021
Or Tomorrow
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
10" x 12"
2020
Succession
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
12" x 9"
2021
Cruisin' for a Bruisin'
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
22" x 12"
2020
Orange you glad I didn't say Peach
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
12" x 9"
2021
Ménage à Trois
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn,
24" x 18"
2021
Code switchin' and fixin' and mixin'
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
20" x 16"
2021
If we were Chamomile
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
10" x 8"
2021
In the big scheme of things
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
16" x 17"
2020
A bunch of Pansies
Osnaburg, dyed 3 ply wool yarn
10" x 8"
2021


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