When I created Orange Construction Fence Series #1, I had no idea that I would be beginning a series of work that would consist of 58 pieces and counting. Orange Construction Fence Series #1 was a monoprint of one construction fence that had some hand stamping, and some small pieces of monoprinted fabric of another patterned fence appliqued to it.

As the series progressed, I started monoprinting the textures of two or more fences to the fabric, and sometimes pieces of cardboard that had shapes cut out of it. I also included layers of fabric paint and hand stamped images, removing the need for applique.

At this time, I am only working with one fence pattern on each piece of fabric, with no applique, and relating it to the geometric patterns of local building construction projects. My use of fabric paint includes painting and hand stamping on both sides of the main piece of fabric, and choosing one of the sides as the top of each finished piece.

I have seen a lot of growth in my work, as I have used the construction fence as the basis of my design process. As long as I have ideas for additional new pieces, I plan on continuing my series. When I run out of ideas, I’ll go on to something else. At this time, I’m not short of ideas, only time.