A short video of Christy demonstrating the functional zipper embedded in the piece entitled Darn.
TRANSform
I work with used, soiled, and discarded—often familial—objects, transforming them into something new through art agents such as encaustic, stretcher frames, and pigment. The tangible act of redeeming salvaged forms and holding them in a moment of restoration is deeply empowering. In this altered state, the artworks move into a shared space with the viewer.
Some works reveal holes or scars that can be closed and reopened, while others investigate what we choose to use, keep, or discard. Soft color palettes carry whispers of prior experiences. Specific materials—such as a decrepit, inherited zipper or used linens—imbue each piece with a personal narrative of former despair and hopeful re-creation.