“What strangе claws are these scratching at my skin,
I nеver knew my killer would be coming from within.”
Florence Welch
Dark Summer
Dark Summer explores the disconnect between what we are “supposed” to feel and what we might actually feel. It reflects the experience of living through beautiful moments while still carrying sadness, uncertainty, or emotional weight beneath the surface.
Using layered collage, worn textures, and darker visual elements, these pieces focus on memory, isolation, and the idea that you can experience beauty and heaviness at the same time. Dark Summer is for those who understand that even during the brightest season of the year, life can still feel complicated.
Dark Summer exhibits have been held in 2025 (at Gallery 4 in Fargo, ND) and 2022 (hosted by Vicky Carrier in Detroit Lakes, MN). Thank you to those who attended in support of our darksome creations!
Shop “Dark Summer” Inspired Artwork
Listen on Spotify
When creating an artsy collection, I like to assemble and listen to a themed playlist for inspiration.
If you have the Spotify app, you can click on the image below or search “Strange Farm Girl” to find my Dark Summer playlist.
