Artist Statement
I unravel and rework the secret threads of traditional fibre and textile techniques to create unique art work. By experimenting with traditional techniques, I strive to create work that is innovative while still respectful of the traditions of the past.
Much of my work is created using Shibori - shaped resist techniques. Shibori techniques have been practiced and developed for many centuries, by many cultures. Fueled by imagination and creativity, artists adapted techniques to suit their needs and the resources that were available to them. My interpretation involved using the shibori shaped resist process to transform two dimensional textiles into a three dimensional sculptural medium. I bind, stitch, twist and pleat the fabric to create texture and then lock this texture into the fibre. I use these amazing textured materials to create sculptural artwork.
My most recent works have been exploring a new direction. I have been experimenting with the use of sericin removal and colour discharge as a drawing medium. The process involved drawing on hand dyed fabric with a clear paste that will remove degrees of dye and sericin proteins left behind by the silk worms. The result is work with a magical mix of texture, shade and opacity.
My work is strongly influenced by nature and the patterns, textures and quality of light that I encounter on the Atlantic coast. My work continues to evolve and lead me in different creative directions. One thing remains constant: the process and the outcomes are a source of joy and inspiration for me. I hope that this joyful energy transfers to the work that I create.
Much of my work is created using Shibori - shaped resist techniques. Shibori techniques have been practiced and developed for many centuries, by many cultures. Fueled by imagination and creativity, artists adapted techniques to suit their needs and the resources that were available to them. My interpretation involved using the shibori shaped resist process to transform two dimensional textiles into a three dimensional sculptural medium. I bind, stitch, twist and pleat the fabric to create texture and then lock this texture into the fibre. I use these amazing textured materials to create sculptural artwork.
My most recent works have been exploring a new direction. I have been experimenting with the use of sericin removal and colour discharge as a drawing medium. The process involved drawing on hand dyed fabric with a clear paste that will remove degrees of dye and sericin proteins left behind by the silk worms. The result is work with a magical mix of texture, shade and opacity.
My work is strongly influenced by nature and the patterns, textures and quality of light that I encounter on the Atlantic coast. My work continues to evolve and lead me in different creative directions. One thing remains constant: the process and the outcomes are a source of joy and inspiration for me. I hope that this joyful energy transfers to the work that I create.
