Over the Hill Series I, II, III

Over the Hill I

Over the Hill II

Over the Hill III

Over the Hill Series (I–III)

The “Over the Hill I–III” series is created with hand-dyed fabrics and mixed media, developed through a slow, layered process of coloring, washing, cutting, and composing textiles. Each piece captures the feeling of climbing a windy hill — pushing forward with effort, then pausing at the peak where a quiet sense of emptiness meets clarity.

This work reflects on the human journey: the ascent, the labor, the moments of reflection, and the recognition that much of what we hold onto is temporary. The transparent layers and muted tones visualize the tension between weight and impermanence, suggesting that meaning often reveals itself at the edges of stillness and loss.

Through this series, I invite viewers to consider their own passages — the hills they have climbed, the efforts made, and the moments when the wind rearranges everything we thought was fixed. These works stand as quiet reminders of the resilience and vulnerability present in every life path.

© Jaclyn Bae | Mixed Media on Hand-Dyed Fabric

See also: Fragments of Memories

Continuing the quiet reflection of Over the Hill, Fragments of Memories explores time, texture, and remembrance through repurposed denim and layered abstraction.

Fragments of Memories | Fiber Art