A Stitch in Time - exploring our circadian rhythms in mixed media

In December of 2022, I embarked on a journey to create a piece that represents our circadian rhythms and how they affect our waking and sleeping brains. The process was collaborative as I worked very closely with a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine. She was invaluable in giving me resources and ideas that made the piece come to life and I am so grateful for all of her input along the way.  As always, I learned SO much while making the piece about how our brains work. Below you will find detailed photos about my artistic process and below that a fully annotated look at  all of the symbols included in this piece.  I urge you to visit SaveStandardTime.com to learn more! Click on the thumbnails to enlarge each photo for a better look. Below the annotated brain you will find an audio file if you have difficulty reading the fine print. Enjoy!

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Little tubes of fabric in all the right colors

First segment of fabric fastened down to artist canvas.

Halfway done with laying down the fabric and embroidery with a few fun elements added too.

Melatonin molecule embroidered in purple thread along with some ZZZs.

Stretched onto stretcher bars and the painting has begun.

Painting of the interior of the brain signifying day-sun and night-moon.

The final piece took approximately seven weeks in total from initial conception. It is comprised of fabric, thread, beads, charms, buttons, clock hands, and paint on canvas and gallery wrap stretcher bars.  16x20 inches of bright color and texture with so much to look at. See the annotated version of 'A Stitch in Time' below for the full explanation of every detail. 

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​Prints now available here:
 'A Stitch in Time' neuro art print 8x10 or 11x14