This installation was made during my time in residence at the Shangyuan Art Museum in Beijing, China. It focuses heavily on the healing process- what it means to heal and how we do it. We all have different ways of healing from a dramatic event; some push the incident far back into their mind and don’t talk about it for years, some talk about it incessantly to allow themselves to process it out loud, some find solace in distractions or people, yet others find it within contemplation. While healing brings about strength and fulfillment when finished, the process is often hard and there is a tension between these two feelings. This work uses material and process to explore this tension.


In China, traditional red knots can be seen in many households, in cars, and on bodies. These knots are laden with meaning but are often used as a good luck charm. I used tying knots as my own contemplative process and it was a necessary component of my own healing journey. Knots hold tension, are chaotic, make things stronger, and are often hastily done but in the end bring two elements together. Each knot in this installation functions as an intention, when one enters they are surrounded by thousands of wishes.

Materials: strings, rope, bamboo frame
Dimensions: 15 ft x 10 ft