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Artist's
Statement
I
was taught to use a sewing machine when I was very young,
but becoming a textile - mixed media artist has been a
40-year journey.
I
have a passion for rich textures. Distressed papers,
torched metals, abaca fibre, wood and wire have all found
their way into my work. I feel drawn to the juxtaposition
of these hard-edged materials, against the softer
qualities of cloth and threads. I enjoy challenging the expectations
of traditional textile work and am happiest when I'm
experimenting with new techniques.
"I
believe that art is not determined by the medium an artist
uses, but how they use that medium."
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