Octopi
Reaching beyond the Frame
The Artwork
Octopi evolved from two separate works into a single, intertwined narrative of freedom.  These fiber-crafted creatures developed organically, eventually breaking past the limits of their gilded frame to explore an ocean of possibilities. It is a tactile narrative of untethering—an exploration of what happens when our creative instincts refuse to be contained, breaking through the gilded edge to expand into the deep unknown.Â
Medium:Â Â Fiber: yarns, rope, chicken wire, floral wire, burlap, gold frame
Dimensions:Â 20" x 20" x 4" (30" on the diagonal)
Year Completed:Â 2026
Yarns About Life - Octopi
Octopi is where my knot art and hotel / consulting life twist together. Using the octopus as a many‑armed metaphor, this series explores how we design training and leadership support to help people reach beyond their "frame". Tools that reach many different kinds of learners—without losing the human, face‑to‑face heart of service.  These stories are for anyone who wants service training to feel serious and playful, strategic and deeply human.Â
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On the Yarns About Life Page - select Octopi in the Main Index then start with the story that tugs at you most and follow the yarn.