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Artist Statement
In my work, I am interested in the connections between self, place, emotion and time. Seasons, atmospheres and the time of day intrigue me. I try to recreate these natural occurrences, evoking emotions that I associate with them through the use of color, line, and texture. I use different dye techniques (batik, shibori, color removal, rust print) as well as sewing with my weavings and fabric pieces. Line and texture are drawn by stitching with thread. Dimension is added with tucks, layers, or other manipulations of fabric. The lines suggest landscape or other aspects of nature. Lately I've been experimenting a bit with more mixed media techniques like textured acrylics, inks, and mono-prints. Many of the textile techniques I choose to use are very contemplative, encouraging introspection; while other processes like dyeing and mixed media approaches are more spontaneous and unpredictable. I try to find a balance between the two approaches, hoping to capture those ephemeral, fleeting moments of time that inspire me.
In my work, I am interested in the connections between self, place, emotion and time. Seasons, atmospheres and the time of day intrigue me. I try to recreate these natural occurrences, evoking emotions that I associate with them through the use of color, line, and texture. I use different dye techniques (batik, shibori, color removal, rust print) as well as sewing with my weavings and fabric pieces. Line and texture are drawn by stitching with thread. Dimension is added with tucks, layers, or other manipulations of fabric. The lines suggest landscape or other aspects of nature. Lately I've been experimenting a bit with more mixed media techniques like textured acrylics, inks, and mono-prints. Many of the textile techniques I choose to use are very contemplative, encouraging introspection; while other processes like dyeing and mixed media approaches are more spontaneous and unpredictable. I try to find a balance between the two approaches, hoping to capture those ephemeral, fleeting moments of time that inspire me.
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