Here is a surreal majestic object that blends fashion and sculpture. Race and class are obscured, allowing one to wonder who is this headless figure. We see a fiber sculpture crafted from an array of materials that include film, wire, satin ribbon, and a dark cotton material that serves as an undergarment. Woven together, they produce what appears to be an uncomfortable yet seductive garment - 800 'sharp' rosettes covering an 1868 cage crinoline. Ashokan Farwell is the title of a song written in the style of a Scottish lament. It captures a Civil War camp's feeling after a devastating battle but offers a glimmer of hope. The dress is a visual representation of this feeling. It points to the human spirit's uncanny ability to rebuild and start anew after a devastating event.

Height 68 inches, Length 96 inches (front to end of train), Width 61 inches