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To Jessie, Love, Tom

To Jessie, Love, Tom Series

This series was created from a treasure trove of correspondence between young lovers in the 1950s.  Found at an estate sale on the death of Tom, these abandoned letters, poems, photos and notes were gathered read and then transformed into something new to celebrate their love.
Tom's letters to Jessie - 1950's. Bound
Poem - Tom's poem to Jessie with letters changed to color to appear as if it is a stained-glass window.
Another Poem to Jessie from Tom. Words pulled alphabetically and cut into strips to create a new poem.
Trove - 2022 Close-up
Trove - 2022 - Tom and Jessie's family photos cut and woven to maintain privacy
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  • Home
  • Bio
  • Garments
  • Embroidery
  • Paper
  • Weaving
  • Stitch : Marks of St. Clare
  • Jessie and Tom
  • Loss
  • Non-medical grade face mask # 1-314
  • Life Masks
  • Photos
  • Based on Current Events
  • Award Winners
  • Collaborations
  • Exhibitions and Publications
  • Contact