Who we are
Where we are
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Who we are |
Where we are |
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It is my pleasure to share with you these paper art quilts. By way of background I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and was awarded an MFA degree with a studio concentration in Textiles by Indiana University in 1991. Expanding on my fascination with paper in all its forms and my appreciation of texture and color, I began creating paper art quilts in the summer of 2008. I am attracted to formats and materials that are process oriented and physically engaging. Within the construction of the paper art quilt there is the opportunity to surrender to the unpredictable. While working, I enjoy being patiently absorbed in the work of transforming the raw into the refined, the pieces into the composition. In these moments I most readily yield to and cooperate with the creative impulse. Process becomes ritual in service to the created object. The ritual of creating a paper art quilt is about the whole being the sum of its parts and about each part being viable and intriguing. The basic process is as follows: stenciled, marbled, printed and over dyed papers from around the world are cut, pieced and then stitched using a zig-zag sewing machine. Once combined, the papers are reinvented into a composition of rich new patterns, vivid colors and striking textures. The image is then completed with a border, also of paper, and the result is a one of a kind paper art quilt. For further information or custom orders I can be reached at mary050148@gmail.com |
 Clay |
Fiber-Leather |
2D |
Glass and Iron |
Jewelry |
Wood |
Home Decor |