PATTERNS AND TONES

"Flora as Fashion: Alyssa Taylor Wendt" 2018 This week, an ombré cropped cardigan-like shrug began to emerge from this portrait I had taken as I studied it's structure. Although this shrug enveloped only one of her shoulders, I could see how this knitted sweater could conceivably be worn like this. The tendrils of the vines added a unique element to this construction and I accented the berries in a coordinating mustard yellow color. Artist, scénariste, and presence -  Alyssa Taylor Wendt  graciously covered herself in shrubbery for my project. A long time friend and a highly creative, original and feisty hot tamal, Alyssa now lives in Austin, TX and is a part of the artist run  ICOSA Collective . Ms. Alyssa was also in a band called Panda in San Francisco. Recalling the power of the blue chakra, I decided to color this piece in honor of this singer and healer. As I was photographing her, I recalled her body of work " Compartments of Desire " which consi...