Title: A New Heart

Materials: Hand dyed and recycled wool strips, monk's cloth, black velvet, wooden frame

Dimensions: 12" x 12"

Description of the Piece: A small hand hooked rug of a yellow figure seated on a blue chair against a dark purple background. The figure has a heart shaped hole in their chest and is clutching a new heart in their hands. The figure's head is a cascading plant

Artist Bio: Kirsten Ervin is a Pittsburgh-based fiber artist and illustrator. She's created large scale portrait and fiber projects with The Children's Museum, the Kelly Strayhorn Theater and The Pittsburgh International Airport. She is an original founder of both Handmade Arcade and Creative Citizens Studio.

Artist Website: www.kirstenervin.org

Artist Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirstenervinart

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