Artist Statement: The shortest distance between two points is seldom a straight line and often marked by challenges, regardless of whether the journey is voluntary or forced. Harsh terrain requires switchbacks and detours to avoid threats along the way.

Materials & Techniques: Cotton and cotton-silk fabric, cotton thread, cotton and rayon embroidery thread. Machine pieced, inset improv curves, hand embroidered, domestic machine quilted.

Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 0

Photographer: Chardel Blaine