Mom, Digitally printed, stuffed, and sewn Kona cotton, buttons, wig, 2017

Self Portrait 1, 1988,  Sewn, and stuffed Talbots skirt, wig, 2016

 
Self Portrait 2, 1988,  Screen printed, sewn, and stuffed fabric, 2017

Self Portrait 2, 1988,  Screen printed, sewn, and stuffed fabric, 2017

Lady Liberty Out of Time, Stuffed and sewn cotton, acrylic shirt, ceramic, 2017

Polydactyl, Stuffed and sewn cotton, knit sweater, ceramic, 2017

Dad and Mom, Ceramic, 2017

Spiked Heart, Stuffed and sewn satin lame, ceramic, 2017

Edgewater Vase: Broken, Screenprinted, stuffed and sewn cotton, 2017

Edgewater Vase: Broken, Screenprinted, stuffed and sewn cotton, 2017

George's Argus Camera and Miiko's Purse, 2016

Miiko’s Purse, Drawn, painted, sewn and stuffed cotton with shirt, jacket, shoes, scalloped socks, and wool skirt, 2016

This piece was part of a series based on interviews of three Japanese Americans who were forced into American internment camps during WWII. Miiko is currently in her 80s and was eight years old when her parents, grandparents, and two younger siblings were forced to move from Los Angeles to an internment camp in Jerome, Arkansas. She described a small green purse that she brought with her on the train, and how devastated she was when she lost it during the long journey from California.

 Over 100,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps from the West Coast of the United States. Basic items such as linens, clothing, and toiletries could be transported to these concentration camps, but pets, personal items such as photo albums, children’s toys, furniture, or household goods, had to be left behind. The size and number of items allowed was limited to the amount that could be carried by the family, and most property and land was lost forever. Almost two thirds of the people who were interned were American citizens.

George's Argus Camera, Screen printed, stuffed, and sewn and stuffed cotton with shirt and jacket, 2016

This piece was part of a series based on interviews of three Japanese Americans who were forced into American internment camps during WWII. George is currently in his 90s and described saving up money from odd jobs as a teenager to purchase an Argus camera. His father destroyed his photos and negatives shortly before he was investigated by the FBI. His family was sent from California to an internment camp in Arizona, where they lived for four years.

Emmy Collection, 2016

Stuffed fabric, wig, hair tie, yoga pants, sneakers, and yellow H & M hoodies

The Emmy Series was created in response to the physical assault of Healy’s best friend while she was walking home from the gym in April 2015. An unknown man punched her from behind, shattering her molar, breaking her jaw, and leaving her temporarily unconscious. Healy was called by the police and was with her moments after she was attacked. The man was never found. The series features two pieces from Healy’s imagination, made with replica clothing. The piece titled Emmy: Reach (Real) is made from her friend’s sweatshirt from the night of the attack, and has ripped pockets and traces of her blood.

Emmy: Pile (Imagined), Stuffed fabric with sneakers, yoga pants, and yellow H & M hoodie, 2016

Emmy: Reach (Real), Stuffed fabric with wig, hair tie, and yellow H & M hoodie, 2016

Oven, Screen printed, stuffed, and sewn fabric, 2015

Armchair, Screen printed, stuffed, and sewn fabric, 2015