Statement—Painting and Textiles
I want to show others what I see. I want to turn a corner in a city and catch the light against a mural, or look at trees growing in a remote place with their own colors and form, or to spend time in a gallery or museum, and realize I’m seeing things in a new way. This is what I want to share with others. The eyes buzz, and I realize this is not an experience for paper. I need to go further and build something.
Paints and textiles are what I turn to. Color is important, but so is the “hand” or feel of textiles, plus the patterns of textile help show what I see. I am glad to know there are color wheels and rules about balance and form, but I also lean on other artists to see how they found the right combination of materials and tools. I’m in a search to maintain creativity. I’ve learned that you may start with one thing and it may lead to another look altogether. Artists find the beauty as each individual comes up with a different answer.
Currently I’m working online, taking a Painting Studies multiple year program from Rhode Island School of Design. To keep up the joy, I switch from textiles to paints and sometimes to my 8-harness loom for making practical and inspirational pieces.
Member- Surface Design Association , Handweavers Guild of America, Textile Arts Council, and American Craft Council.