from Dormir, Dormirse, Morir
Lisa Kokin lives, works, and teaches in El Sobrante, California with her spouse, the photographer Lia Roozendaal, Austin and Ollie, her canine studio assistants, and Bindi the cat. The daughter of upholsterers, she stitches everything she can get her hands on. Her work is often a commentary on the world around her, incorporating humor, the age-old Jewish response to adversity. Kokin has been the recipient of multiple awards and commissions, and her work is in numerous public and private collections. lisakokin.com and on Instagram @lisakokin
See more of her work in issues 11.4 and 11.4 and 1.1 and 2.4 and 4.3 and 8.1 and 8.1