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“Iwork primarily in burlap, also known as hessian.
It’s a natural material that speaks to my love of nature and texture.
It’s strong, durable, and I associate it with my life growing up in a hard- working blue-collar family. It’s a material rich with manipulative properties. I use reclaimed coffee bags that originate from all over the world—each piece having distinct physical characteristics. The diverse colors, weaves, and weight are unique to the origin of the material, and represents the beauty of diversity in the world. These inherent qualities and associations of burlap enable me to ex- plore the beauty of the imperfect and to honor the resilience of the human spirit. I believe that no matter how torn or un- raveled life becomes, there are ways to patch the pieces back together.”
Lorraine’s Lullaby
repurposed burlap and jute 14'' x 43''
Janet JaFFke