Damm, Paula (USA),
when there was a flood
she wrote them again
ARTIST STATEMENT
paula damm
Paula Damm’s work delves into family history and autobiography, using stitching to explore themes of resilience, identity, memory, individuality, and transformation. Her intricate and tactile works invite viewers to reflect on the passage of time and the emotional weight carried in everyday materials. Using unconventional and recycled paper products, she strives to push the boundaries of textile art and the ephemera from which her creations are made.
when there was a flood she wrote them again
Born from a woman’s desire to discover her family’s history, this piece is a testament to her perseverance in documenting her family’s history throughout her lifetime as well as after the devastating flood which inalterably impacted her life’s work.