Control and Happenstance, I, Debbie Barrett-Jones

As a weaver, sitting at the loom, my whole body is a part of a meditative process during the transformation of the woven cloth, going through order, disorder, and reorder. While deconstructing, I cannot help but think of my own fear, anxiety, pain, loss, and grief. As my fingers touch each thread, I am pulling and acknowledging specific memories and feelings. This act is one of letting go, which leads to acceptance, healing, joy, and love. Later, as I apply dye or paint, I feel gratitude for the process of restoring and redefining my body and mind.