Acts of Small Repair

Acts of Small Repair is an ongoing body of work composed of fragments—rusted, burned, printed, and sewn elements held together through small, deliberate acts of repair. These works begin with painted and printed papers that are torn rather than measured or planned. Edges remain irregular, carrying the evidence of their making. Surfaces are altered through layering, abrasion, smoke, and mark-making, then reconfigured into small, dimensional forms. Thread functions as both structure and gesture—binding parts together while remaining visible. These connections are not concealed; they are integral to the work. Each piece exists as a provisional whole, shaped through accumulation, interruption, and repair. Installed directly on the wall, the fragments are pinned in place with rusted brads. Space, shadow, and placement become active elements, allowing the work to remain flexible and responsive to its environment. At its core, Acts of Small Repair explores how meaning is built through small, intentional actions. Repair is not treated as restoration, but as a generative process—one that acknowledges damage, change, and the passage of time. The works hold together, but not seamlessly. They remain open, contingent, and in process.