My Collection
Objects and art gathered over time: they are handmade, carry a story, or both
Hanging textured installation woven and wrapped with plantain reeds, cotton, and other natural fibers.
Artist: Inés de Robledo Rionegro, Colombia, 2012
Clay friendship chain.
Artist: Emily Trentham Raleigh, North Carolina, 2022
“Embrace Vase.” The piece is created by having two people hug, or embrace, with the wet clay in between them, creating dents and curves in the final vase.
Potter: Liz Kelley Raleigh, North Carolina, 2022
Vintage Harry Bertoia-style candelabra. Cast iron.
Acquired in Raleigh, North Carolina, 2022
Collapsible baskets turned lanterns. Tirite palm fronds.
Vendor: Javier, Venezuelan migrant Playa Dormida, Santa Marta, Colombia, 2023
A traditional Berber bellows from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco from the 19th century. Wood, leather, velvet, rusted copper.
Acquired in Essaouira, Morocco, 2023
“The Dreamer.” Mixed media: acrylic on canvas, cut canvas, paper.
Artist: Laura DiNello Charleston, South Carolina, 2023
Various
Lamp: West Elm Arched mirror: Artist in Lima, Peru Table: Facebook Marketplace Branch: North Carolina Crape Myrtle
Dining table and bench. North Carolina cherry wood with Rubio Monocoat finish.
Designer: Laura Palau Woodworker: Ethan Lee Raleigh, North Carolina, 2022
