Archives for February 2016

Somebody Lives Here”
15″H x 25″W

Kim Svoboda has fallen in love with fabric, fibers and thread. In her words: “My work explores traditional techniques such as kantha, sashiko, and embroidery in contemporary ways. But, not to be pinned down, I also bring my art background as a printmaker and painter to draw and paint with fabric dyes. I’m as excited about hand-stitching as I am about machine-piecing and thread painting. Last, but not least, I have learned so much about the world, about traditions, about history, about nature, about creativity, just by embracing fabric.”

kimsvoboda@mac.com

 

 

Tracings
2019
34″ x 34″

My work is a personal narrative, weaving imprinted images retrieved from childhood, nature and present events. I also reference journal pages and photos in order to create art that explores themes of memory, loss, fragility and strength. My art becomes a visual map of my life’s journey.

As a young child I learned from the line of women in my family to value the handwork in sewing, embroidery, knitting and quilting. My current work continues to honor this common thread in my  use of fiber and thread as well as non-traditional materials and mark making.

A passion for creative expression fuels an intimate dialogue with my work. It speaks to me without saying a word, as a shorthand for expressing emotions of life.

Paulaswettartist@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

The Space Between Heartbeats
2019
47″ X 57″

Victoria Findlay Wolfe is a New York City based artist/quilter, born and raised on a farm in Minnesota, whose work focuses on combining her grandmother’s traditional influence and her modern perspective to quilt making. Trained as a painter, Victoria works with textiles the same way she paints. She loves soul searching into her past to focus her work on the joyful moments and telling the story through fiber. Quilting for her is healing, and a must for her daily creative journey of life.

vfwquilts.com

vfwquilts@gmail.com