contact: taylerhahnart@gmail.com

Been Running

Hand embroidery, appliqué, reverse appliqué, artist dyed cloth, cotton thread on a recycled cotton ground. 30" x 24" 2019

Current statement

Night terrors have cast a dark shadow upon my sleep as far back as I can remember. At night my eyes open to see sinister figures standing over me, their presence radiating mal-intent. These semi-conscious encounters send me into a severe state of panic, and leave me feeling utterly powerless at times. Been Running was created in light of encompassing the enchainment I feel to the sleep disorder. It shares my intimate story in order to heal un-surfaced wounds, while also mirroring the long-standing emotional disruption night terrors have inflicted upon me.

            The incorporated stitch work reflects the intimacy of the subject matter in its delicate detail work, and embodies my entanglement through pattern. I chose to work only with various shades of red, pink, and white thread in order to emulate the historic embroidery practice called Redwork. My current work exemplifies classic as well as modern embroidery practices, and authentically unveils my life long struggle with night terrors.