Learning to sew was a family tradition, so it’s no surprise that textiles became my medium of choice, from wall quilts to sculpture to installations. I studied at Palomar Community College. My work has been shown widely locally, in Warren, RI, and El Paso, TX. My work has expanded from focusing on personal feminist subject matter to expressing the current political climate.

Sue Britt graduated from architecture school after studying garden and architecture design in China and Japan. Influences are seen in her work today. She worked in architecture, the Peace Corps, community development, motherhood, and teaching, each role satisfying a passion for creative problem solving. An experiment combining paper collage and weaving resulted in her paper tapestry technique which she continues to explore.

Fascinated by the ancient art of paper marbling and its connection to my Italian heritage, I began the process of marbleizing upcycled family linens and lace. This has connected me with the spectrum of the ocean’s colors and movement experienced over a long career at sea as well as my familial roots.

My mother and grandmother were skilled seamstresses, and I can’t remember when I didn’t know how to use a needle. I’ve always been creative, and when I hit my 40s, I began making art quilts. My subjects come from people I’ve known, events in my life, animals, and the state of the world. My pieces have been shown across the country.

Mônica Lóss is a Brazilian-born multimedia visual artist who currently lives and works in San Diego, CA. She holds a PhD in Arts and Education from the University of Barcelona, Spain; an MFA in Education; and a postgraduate degree in Surface Design from the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, where she also earned her Bachelor’s and Art Teacher degrees in Visual Arts. Her work has been exhibited in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

My weaving career began in Massachusetts, but I have lived and worked in my home studio in San Diego since 1996. I exhibit my work and teach workshops throughout the U.S. I am a member of California Fibers, a group of professional fiber artists. I am also a board member and active leader of the San Diego Creative Weavers’ Guild.