Artist Statement: This is a light-hearted, updated version of a Northwest Coast button blanket. The acrylic felt is printed with a pattern for a child's doctor's costume, complete with stethoscope and tongue depressors. Vinyl lacing "scars" are stapled across the button blanket. Red, plastic-capped metal fasteners glisten likes drops of blood on the four red felt rectangles. In the center of the blanket, the negative spaces on a piece of wood recall an x-ray and perforated metal disks act as diagnostic machine controls. Rubber tubing hangs ready for emergency situations and can also be used to fasten the blanket in place.

Dimensions: 71" wide X 47" high

Materials & Techniques: Vinyl shower curtain, acrylic felt, vinyl lacing, metal staples, buttons, plastic-capped metal fasteners, wood, metal cookie press patterns, rubber tile spacers, rubber tubing, gauze, elastic tread, polyester thread. The vinyl and felt are sewn together then vinyl lacing is stapled through all layers. Plastic-capped metal fasteners pierce the red felt rectangles. Other embellishments are hand sewn in place.