The Weight of It All

Karen Schulz

24H x 39W inches

2020

USA

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work in fiber is first and foremost a careful consideration of formal design elements. Several years ago, I was drawn into an exploration of mixed media on paper to delve into more expressive mark making. My current fiber work is a reflection of this journey. Line, shape and texture are developed using thread, thickened dye, and acrylic paint. With formal design elements as a starting point, only through deep engagement with my materials and processes is content eventually revealed. This motif of stacked rectangles has appeared repeatedly in my work.

MATERIALS

Cotton fabric, batting, thread, acrylic paint, dye

TECHNIQUES

Hand-dyeing, painting, machine quilting