For those of you who know me, you know it is difficult for me to put this out there. I have been working on this project for about 10 months, researching materials, formats…..and mediums. This is a sensitive subject for so many. With that in mind, I have not put this out there until I was sure of what and how I would be honoring those who were killed on 9/11. In my research I began writing what type of feeling I would want the viewer to acheive…..

Ethereal

Doves….There was a memorial service for employees of American and United Airlines at Boston City Square Plaza for the company employees killed. Bette Midler sang the “Wind Beneath My Wings” and one dove was let go for each employee.

Silk….Delicate yet Strong

Knots and Weaving……Connectedness

Wool…Corporeal, physical

THis is how it all began with 2 bolts of silk organza. Initially, I decided to tear approximately 3,000 strips of silk, 1 for each person killed, I started with the first bolt tearing strips to the average height of a person. As my project progressed this has changed and other fibers have been incorporated and constructed.

Along with the silk these are some of the materials used