“Vanishing Kashgar” Textile collages
In 2000, one year after completing a year-long dissertation research in Nanjing, I returned to China. This time my goal was to travel in Xinjiang,… Read More »“Vanishing Kashgar” Textile collages
Textile Art
These are posts about textile art, whether my own or other artists’. They might include descriptions of projects I am working on, new products I am trying, things I just finished, or beautiful art made by other artists which I admire.
“Fruchter’s Workshop”: An Art Quilt Series
The Why When my Saba (grandfather) Israel Fruchter, a master tinsmith, could no longer work, he sold his shop and and its content. I don’t… Read More »“Fruchter’s Workshop”: An Art Quilt Series
“Chasm,” a Textile Collage
The Concept There are times in our lives that mark a clear break from everything that came before. A great chasm, like a crest that… Read More »“Chasm,” a Textile Collage
“Grief,” a Fabric Collage
A Fetal Position One spring morning in 2019, I woke up and checked my phone. There was a message from my sister on the other… Read More »“Grief,” a Fabric Collage
“Stolen Moments” Mixed Media Series
I don’t know how it is for you, but to me the holiday season always feels like an in-between time. One year is ending, another… Read More »“Stolen Moments” Mixed Media Series
“Eye of a Storm,” an Art Quilt
Have you ever found yourself completely calm in the midst of unfolding chaos? It happened to me twice in my lifetime, despite my tendency to… Read More »“Eye of a Storm,” an Art Quilt
“Hateism II:” Experimenting with Wholecloth Quilting
The Problem My art isn’t usually big. In fact, much of it is very small. There are several reasons for this: The upholstery remnants I… Read More »“Hateism II:” Experimenting with Wholecloth Quilting
Pacific International Quilt Festival 2022
Last weekend I got to visit the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) for the first time since the pandemic. As in previous visits, the minute… Read More »Pacific International Quilt Festival 2022