Heirlooms: Dawn Kushner

Emerging from craft and Appalachian history, these laser-cut vellum doilies transform transgenerational loss into material form. The doilies incorporate archival photographs, news articles, and handwritten letters related to West Virginia’s extensive history of extractive industries. By burning and removing portions of the printed surface, the work itself serves as a place of extraction. The remaining translucent, fragmented forms become artifacts of mourning, symbolizing what cannot be fully reconciled or restored.

Artwork by Dawn Kushner

Opening Reception

Friday, March 27, 6-8 pm