Sometimes mending begins before we know how the story will end.
Gather and Mend grew from a decision to heal on purpose, whatever happened next. I was sewing these hearts together during the last day I spent with someone I loved very much. Whether he stayed or left, I knew I had to gather myself and tend to my hurts and patterns before they swallowed me whole.
Real thread passes through the paper, physically joining the hearts. The act of stitching became part of the meaning: each small movement gave my hands a way to follow through on that decision.
Layered printed papers, deep red hearts, and green leafy stems hold that moment. For me, this piece marks the beginning of taking responsibility for my own healing while the outcome was still uncertain.
Artwork details
One-of-a-kind original by Rachel M. Cotton
Mixed media and printed papers on paper
Hand stitching with real thread sewn through the paper
Artwork dimensions: 7.5 × 10 inches
Presented in a black frame with a white mat
Sometimes mending begins before we know how the story will end.
Gather and Mend grew from a decision to heal on purpose, whatever happened next. I was sewing these hearts together during the last day I spent with someone I loved very much. Whether he stayed or left, I knew I had to gather myself and tend to my hurts and patterns before they swallowed me whole.
Real thread passes through the paper, physically joining the hearts. The act of stitching became part of the meaning: each small movement gave my hands a way to follow through on that decision.
Layered printed papers, deep red hearts, and green leafy stems hold that moment. For me, this piece marks the beginning of taking responsibility for my own healing while the outcome was still uncertain.
Artwork details
One-of-a-kind original by Rachel M. Cotton
Mixed media and printed papers on paper
Hand stitching with real thread sewn through the paper
Artwork dimensions: 7.5 × 10 inches
Presented in a black frame with a white mat
