Rough Translation:
After my father cast me out of my home realm, I found myself in a strange land. I, Job, sought shelter in this luminous structure. Here I wait, for what I am unsure. My body has become overrun with grief; my sorrows and woes pour from my shell. I have begun to string them up and tend to them to see what will come of it. An activity sought to quiet my mind from wondering how my father could reject me so. I wait. I weave. I contemplate.

Bio:
Emily Brannan is a sculptor and installation artist who works primarily in fiber and textiles. Her work explores themes of trauma and healing. She received her BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Sculpture and a minor in Metalsmithing from the University of Akron, (Ohio) in 2018. She earned her MFA in Sculpture at SUNY New Paltz, (New York) in 2021. Emily has worked as an artist assistant and an educator. Currently, she is the Education Director at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi.