My sculptures and installations depict iconic symbols of protection, such as the umbrella and the house. I render these objects using lace that I make by hand. The work juxtaposes delicacy of construction, perceived fragility of materials, and subject matter that represents strength and security. Objects that traditionally offer shelter instead offer beautiful arrays of light and shadow, leaving the viewer exposed, yet enthralled. In so doing, the work elicits examination of conventional ideals concerning safety and security.