"Shadow Play"
Light and shadows playing with our eyes was the inspiration for this piece. This work consists of two layers of fabric, which merge together to form the image. For the top layer I wove transparent linen that I painted with simplified motifs both on the warp and the finished piece. For the under layer I used fabric collage with methods like painting, dyeing, stitching and appliqué. Combining these layers is the most challenging and exciting part of the process. The end result only presents itself after the two layers are in position and the light influence through the top layer brings out the hues and intensities of the lower layer. The final image and meaning are for the viewer to discover… It has natural color maple floater frame.
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As a native of Finland, where there is a long tradition in weaving, I worked as a weaving teacher after graduating from textiles and design. In spite of traditional techniques my work has always been contemporary and I believe my work has that Scandinavian style of simplicity. I started as a weaver, but I like to work with mixed textile mediums. I create hand-woven textiles, art quilts and fabric collages for interiors.
My studio is located at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell Massachusetts. The building is a historic 20th century brick mill building that has been converted to artist lofts. Open Studios occur regularly on the first Saturday of every month from noon to 5 PM for the public to visit artists.
Specialties
Textile design, weaving, colors, dyeing
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