Have a quick question, comment or piece of advice? Use this form and we'll get right back to you.
CAP was founded in 1990 to act as an advocate for the arts, serve the public by providing services and resources for county artists and arts organizations, and encourage collaboration among arts, education, business, civic and government organizations.Learn more
Published: August 8, 2010
sd14@cornell.edu
http://www.arttrail.com
My fiber art has been influenced by my fine arts background (Cooper Union) and graphic design career (Cornell University). I love the element of surprise and excitement when dyeing and painting fabrics, then assembling them into compositions or surface design treatments. I combine textures, patterns, color and mixed-media elements, both man-made and natural, with layers of fabrics and papers to create collages, art quilts, and soft sculptures. These can be abstract, figurative, whimsical, or inspired by environments around me.
As I work intuitively on several pieces at once, the thrill of exploring color, texture, and pattern challenges me to take a different route, a different approach, or have a different vision. Much of my work represents a feeling, an impression, or a moment. I am passionate about nurturing my creative spirit as I work in fabrics of all kinds, and relish the surprises that happen with each piece created.
(Click any detail below to see the full image and begin viewing a slideshow.)
