Contemporary at Heirloom
Contemporary at Heirloom is a bi-annual spotlight on local contemporary fiber artists, highlights their process, unique themes, and the ways in which traditional techniques are celebrated and pushed forward.
Snippet from interview:
What drew you to the world of textiles? How/when did you first get involved in weaving and quilting?
I grew up surrounded by textiles. My mom would sew our curtains, bed pillows, and cushions using fabric from our local Walmart, and my aunt was a skilled tailor. Textiles were always used around me. In school, I explored fashion design and a surface design class opened my world. Quilting felt accessible and I loved the creative process of piecing fabrics together. Weaving, on the other hand, seemed intimidating at first. But after taking a couple of classes, I discovered that I really enjoyed the mathematical precision and rhythm of working with the loom.
