My approach to interpreting the many aspects of femininity is something that begs physical expression. As I seek to understand the feminine experience, I look inward and toward the women in my family. Within these experiences, I discovered a sense of commonality and connection with the women in history that stretches far beyond my immediate relationships.In the tactile world of clay, I find a medium that resonates with the organic and malleable qualities inherent to the female experience. Using the imagery of quilts as my guide, my sculptures are a way for me to interpret my own experiences. Quilts are inherently narrative, each fabric weaving its own story at the very same time that it helps to tell the story of the work as a whole. Femininity is something that has been typically expressed as impressionable and permeable, molding itself to the needs of society at the time. Through clay and quilt patterns, I explore the interplay between my personal experience with femininity and the women who came before me.