There’s nothing quite like the myth of the Old West. Cowgirl lore is one of those halcyon stories that didn’t quite happen the way it plays out in modern archetypes, so why not combine it with another fantastical figure: mermaids! Artist Jane Reichle combines the two legends into delicious designs featuring women ringed by flowers and fiery hearts, flora and fauna of her Texas roots. Reichle adds even more depth to her work by presenting those figures in richly designed embroidery, a historical throwback layered upon deeper domestic lore. Her textiles tell tales of a West that could have been, with inspiration ranging from Nudie Cohn to the corner tattoo parlor. Talk about epic. – Cat McCarrey
Through March 29