Created with Fiber...
As an artist, I like to work with raw fleeces and hand dyed locks and roving. I love the sturdy, reliable durability of time-tested conventional natural fibers. I work with a variety of natural fibers, incorporating not only wool, but also Alpaca, Angora, Llama and silk. I enjoy the process of taking these fibers from their raw state and reworking them into a palette of lustrous vibrant silks and woolen vibrant tones. As I begin to construct a piece, the multiple textures, colors and forms are applied and interwoven. This process creates a type of contemporary tapestry, bringing a three dimensional element to my impressionistic work.
Created with Fiber...
As an artist, I like to work with raw fleeces and hand dyed locks and roving. I love the sturdy, reliable durability of time-tested conventional natural fibers. I work with a variety of natural fibers, incorporating not only wool, but also Alpaca, Angora, Llama and silk. I enjoy the process of taking these fibers from their raw state and reworking them into a palette of lustrous vibrant silks and woolen vibrant tones. As I begin to construct a piece, the multiple textures, colors and forms are applied and interwoven. This process creates a type of contemporary tapestry, bringing a three dimensional element to my impressionistic work.
Why Fiber?
I love the rich history of wool and how it has been woven, spun and felted for ages. Traditionally, wool has been used for functional objects, but the characteristics of this material make its versatility as an artistic medium extremely appealing. While most are familiar with the traditional use of natural fibers and how they can be twisted, spun and woven, many are unaware of the interlocking nature of the fibers themselves. I discovered that as wool was layered and vigorously rubbed, the individual strands would begin to interlace. The fact that these fibers could be manipulated to interlock in such a way as to create rigid Three dimensional sculptures was intriguing. So drawing by it usability and tactile nature, I found working with wool viscerally rewarding. As I explored the medium more, I began incorporating other natural fibers t my work, to add varying texture and depth.