Peeking Through the Gates: A Fabric Exploration of Hidden New Orleans depicts the secluded courtyards and garden enclosures of historic French Quarter homes and colonial architectural concealment designs.
This exhibition, held at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans in the summer of 2023, captures the essence of these remote landscapes, framing them within traditional New Orleans architectural vignettes, featuring a stunning collection of fabric-based courtyard collages made of embroidered lace, cotton, tapestry, sequined tulle, and related textiles. The installations’ facades that obscure the courtyards are prominently displayed in front of the fabric collages, encouraging the viewer to peer through the fence slats, iron gates, and alleyways to witness these hidden spaces.
My commitment to repurposing and recycling textiles and scrap wood adds a unique and thought-provoking layer of depth to the exhibition, highlighting the importance of sustainability in art and design.
