As a middle child, I found myself between others, barely visible, sometimes unseen. At times, that space was comfortable; at others, claustrophobic. Unconsciously, I gravitated toward bringing things together: sewing, riveting metal, joining unlikely materials, patching and embellishing—a drive to bring disparate pieces into a whole. Rather than blending in, my artwork does the opposite. Bright colors, elaborate stitching, embellished fabrics, and richly textured surfaces give me away.