An ongoing series of signs sewn from ribbons and installed directly on the wall.

make space for unexpected positive revelations and hope for good, allow for even better both employ two layers, with flourescent grosgrain on the back. Set off from the wall, the brighter backing creates an outer glow.

enthuse widely and often pairs three- and one-inch grosgrain ribbons.

hopexpectation, inspired by an Egyptian poet, uses glittery gold and cobalt grosgrain ribbon.

think good thoughts / fortify good attitudes and take charge of your happiness are both sewn from satin ribbon from two colors, and hung from multi-colored pins.

Images

all works: ribbon, thread, pins

make space for unexpected positive revelations, 2012, 59 × 39 in / 1.5 × 1 m

hope for good, allow for even better, 2012, 51.5 × 47 in / 1.3 × 1.2 m

enthuse widely and often, 2011, 89 × 31 in / 226 × 78 cm

take charge of your happiness, 2011, ~83 × 24 × 1 in / 211 × 61 × 2.5 cm

hopexpectation, 2011, 101 × 18 × 1 in / 257 × 48 × 2.5 cm

think good thoughts / fortify good attitudes, 2011, 30 × 40 × 1 in / 76 × 100 × 2.5 cm