Artist Statement

I am a fiber artist. When I create, I open my ideas to the universe. I expose my inner thoughts and feelings through color, line and design. The creation is personal, yet open for interpretation. I work in concert with fabric, threads, paints and dyes to craft my work. Through the application of color, shape manipulation, machine and hand stitching, I entice each viewer to form their own interpretation for each piece of work.

The marriage of paints and dyes with fabric is my forte. I work extemporaneously and in the abstract. Through energetic gestures, I apply paints and dyes on fabric. The serendipity of the liquid medium landing on the fabric dictates the direction of my design. This manipulation is a source of magic. My art is intentionally ambiguous, the abstraction deliberate.

Working on a vertical surface allows the pigment to drip and glide. My palette leads with black on a white background. This initial mark inspires my subsequent steps. The drip of the paint guides the direction of my work. The blast of a colorful line enhances the design. It may be the starting point for a large piece or it might be divided into smaller pieces to be stitched together. These painted pieces form the background for additional manipulation.

Join me as I use color, lines, and shapes to create. Continue the ride as the colors and compositions draw you in for a closer look. Take note of the detail, and you will be rewarded with machine and hand stitching that adds an intimate, emotional element to each stroke.

Working to integrate the historic quilt making of the past with the contemporary abstract processes of today is the direction of my artwork. With paints, dyes, fabric and threads, my goal is to elevate the recognition of art quilts as fine art.