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ARTIST STATEMENT

I aspire to create little worlds and works that exist at the intersection of memory, material, and magic. My practice is rooted in paper and textiles, often combining  pencil illustration, free motion embroidery, and found or vintage materials to build objects that feel both familiar and dreamlike.

 I am deeply drawn to storytelling, the marks of time—worn edges, faded tones, and imperfections—that enrich rather than diminish an object’s beauty. In honoring these qualities, my work reflects a reverence for the handmade and a belief that age only deepens value.

I hope my pieces will tarnish and soften gracefully over the years, retaining brilliance and luminosity. I hope if someone were to uncover one of my pieces at an estate sale after I am gone, their heart might flicker with surprise, delight, and a little darkness.

about

CIRCA . 26

Circa 26 is Skippy Cotton's sustainable clothing line inspired by the magic of childhood, family heirlooms and eccentric spirits — reimagined with an adventurous twist.

Circa's patterns are designed and altered from archives by Emma Mierop out of NJ/NY area. All of the garments are handmade with love by our talented production team of artisans in India.

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