Exhibited at the Rhode Island School of Design Textiles Department Triennial, 2021

This collection of work constitutes of woven paintings that convey the essence of abandoned spaces, inspired by abandoned buildings in San Francisco. Before weaving, I created a series of very loosely painted gouache pieces, depicting abstracted, almost indiscernible spaces, using photos from Bayshore Roundhouse and Fleishhacker Pool as references. I aimed to capture a sense of abandonment, as well as redefining negative perception associated with neglected physical structures. Through these pieces, I explored the mysterious nature of abandoned structures that intrigue many people, each piece representing different elements. I wanted to represent what it is that attracts people to such spaces, which are neglected and have no more purpose. There seems to be some residual energy and remnants of life that once occupied the spaces that draw people to them, and these people imbue it with their own spirit through their inhabitance of the space. It's the emptiness of the spaces that allow for so much imagination now and romanticization of the past.