The Machinery of Rest

A tall narrative textile unfolds in stacked horizontal scenes, tracing workers, vehicles, dancers, factory interiors, and seated figures through a densely patterned industrial world. Woven pictorial forms and outlined lettering create the feeling of a hand-crafted social panorama, while the descending inscription—repeating “SIT DOWN” and “JUST TAKE A SEAT”—turns the work into both mural and imperative. Its crowded architecture, rhythmic figures, and carefully organized bands give the piece the character of a contemporary story tapestry with a wry, reflective edge.