This tufted tapestry is inspired by the vivid coloration of the Blue Dart Frog, a creature whose brilliance serves as both warning and wonder. I translated its striking blues and organic spotting into layered fiber, sculpting the pile to create dimensional shifts across the surface. The raised and recessed areas echo the physical presence of the frog while emphasizing the tactile nature of the textile as a medium.
Through color and depth, this piece explores the tension between beauty and defense — how vibrancy can signal both fragility and power. By rendering this small but formidable amphibian at a larger scale, I invite viewers to consider the quiet intensity found in overlooked ecosystems and the sculptural potential of fiber itself.
42.5"x33”x4"
This tufted tapestry is inspired by the vivid coloration of the Blue Dart Frog, a creature whose brilliance serves as both warning and wonder. I translated its striking blues and organic spotting into layered fiber, sculpting the pile to create dimensional shifts across the surface. The raised and recessed areas echo the physical presence of the frog while emphasizing the tactile nature of the textile as a medium.
Through color and depth, this piece explores the tension between beauty and defense — how vibrancy can signal both fragility and power. By rendering this small but formidable amphibian at a larger scale, I invite viewers to consider the quiet intensity found in overlooked ecosystems and the sculptural potential of fiber itself.
42.5"x33”x4"