“Rape of Appalachia (triptych)” oil, acrylic, and ultralight on canvas, 2018-2019, 70” x 48”
“Little Miss Appalachia” acrylic, pastel, and fabric on canvas, 2017, 40” x 24”
“Camouflaged (Mossy Oak)” oil and fabric on canvas, 2018, 36’’ x 24’’, (68”x24” with skirt)
“Down in the Holler (Poverty in Plain Site)” oil and fabric on canvas, 2018, 36” x 24”
“After the Mine” oil, denim, and miner’s light, and coal dust on canvas, 2018, 36” x 48”
“Spinsters” oil and enamel on canvas, 2018, 28” x 36”
“It’s Not too Late” oil and fabric on canvas, 2018, 28” x 36”
“Hidden Roots” oil, enamel, collage, and fabric on canvas, 2018, 42” x 36”
“Don’t Forget Me” 2018 oil and fabric on canvas, 2018, 48” x 42”
“Appalachian Spring” seeks to give agency to the women of Appalachia and highlight the rich heritage that the region has contributed to American culture, as well as the stereotypes it has perpetuated. Despite its poverty, religious misconceptions, perceived political leanings and propensity to be taken advantage of, Appalachia is filled with a distinction and beauty that is often overlooked. Through the traditions of folk art and storytelling combined with traditional portraiture and figuration, the importance of women’s roles as caretakers, heroines, and constants that permeate the culture and history of Appalachia is reconstructed.