2023
Medium: Recycled denim fabric, 100-year-old thread, wire mesh scraps, plastic tubing, acrylic paint
Exhibition: Featured in a recycled art show at ArtWorks, Richmond, VA
Description:
Denim Dog is a textured, three-dimensional wall sculpture that honors the artist’s beloved dog. Made from worn denim, wire mesh scraps, plastic tubing, and stitched together with 100-year-old thread, the piece emerges from the canvas background with a playful, tactile presence. The worn denim fur invites viewers to touch—just like petting a good old dog—while symbolizing loyalty, comfort, and the passage of time. Exhibited at ArtWorks in Richmond, VA, the piece blends personal memory with sustainability, demonstrating how discarded materials can be transformed into something heartfelt, familiar, and enduring.