I recently came across two photo silkscreen prints I made in the early 1990s. They were part of a series exploring headless portraits—a body of work that eventually became an exhibition. The premise of the series was that we can
This 3-dimensional art project evolved slowly—through the processes of natural dyeing, ecoprinting, fabric manipulation, and painting. It’s a piece of botanical art with red Madder pigment at its heart. The Allure of Madder The red tones in this work come
I began the process of creating my newest 3-dimensional wall art, “Boxed In’, on December 9th. Similar to the piece “Sculptural Elements”, I am using many of the same elements. Those being origami butterflies, my dyed and pleated vintage napkins.
My Crimson Madder Corset began to be developed in January 2024 by sewing pieces of madder dyed cotton fabric. I took an online course on Turkey Red oil method, the previous year. https://www.mamiesschoolhouse.com/ I cut up the large dyed cotton
My natural dye processes learning curve began in 2016, after my first visit to Gujarat India. I had already been working on fabric using stencils and airbrush. At the time, I was using acrylic airbrush paint. Since this is a
Lighting is incredibly important for photographing all types of artwork. In the case of my pleated fabrics, lighting is of utmost concern, as the shadows created by the pleats are an integral part of the final piece! They give the
Cochineal bugs in natural dyeing have been used for centuries, in countries such as Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina and the Canary Islands. Currently, the largest producer of Cochineal for natural dyeing is Peru. Cochineal coloring agent is obtained from the parasitic
Wash fastness and lightfastness of natural dyes- the two most commonly asked questions asked by interested individuals about my naturally dyed and eco printed fabrics is will the colour last. The main considerations which directly affect the longevity of natural
My path into textile design has been shaped by so many things — my Latvian roots, a love for colour and pattern, printmaking, and the bold style of Zandra Rhodes. It’s been a winding journey, full of different materials, techniques,
As it turns out, the local dye Goldenrod (Solidago) in Ontario, has 30 different species! Who would’ve thought? Goldenrod is an invasive, natural plant in this province in Canada, one that is often mistakenly blamed to cause seasonal allergies. The
