Her ongoing Atoll Series investigates environmental change through reclaimed materials such as felt, rope, and wool. These pieces abstract coral reef, coastal erosion, and natural renewal, unfolding as layered, sedimentary landscapes shaped by dyeing, mark-making, and warp-weft manipulation. 

Patel explores themes of landscape, abstraction, material tension, and immersive space using reclaimed fibers as both medium and metaphor. Her textiles are sculptural, sensory, and alive with memory—far beyond the decorative. Sourced from industrial detritus and abandoned sites, her materials evoke cycles of decay and regeneration, offering a quiet resistance to fast consumption and ecological disregard.

Through a tactile, process-driven practice, Patel invites viewers to witness transformation—not just visually, but as textured, embodied time. Her work advocates for slowness, sustainability, and deep material engagement in a rapidly accelerating world.

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