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Earth Fiber Artist is an artist
cooperative with a growing number of artists who draw their inspiration from the
wonders of nature and a great respect for the indigenous peoples of our planet.
We harbor
the belief that everything we need, can and is found
in nature. As an example, how many times has it been
said upon gazing at a beautiful sunset that it is
picture perfect. Well, we believe that the photo is
nature perfect, or close to it.
Earth Fiber
Artist maintains a humbling respect for the gifts
left to us by our ancestors. As “modern” peoples we
in many cases have moved away from the undeniable
connection we have with our planet, contrary to our
ancestral beliefs. The earth provides for its
people and its people must care, nurture, and provide
for it.
Our use of
natural materials, imagery from nature added to our
creative talents, makes up the foundation for the
works we present to you.
Earth Fiber
Artist Charter Members:
Ruth Alexander
is a
Bel Canto opera singer who brings her love of
fluidity and sound to her jewelry creations. She
utilizes bold color and abstract imagery in motion.
Her pieces cry out to be worn as embellishments of
great beauty. She received her B.F.A. from Elms
College concentrating in Independent Studies of oils
and pottery during her senior year. Let her
jewelry bring out the songs of your heart!!!
Kay
Beck Benton is a scientist who enjoys using her
scientific precision in the development of her fiber
creations.
"I get a great deal of
satisfaction from working with and learning from the
complexities of fabric. I also enjoy creating
pieces that have the potential for creating precious
family memories." Kay sees the value of having
a piece that adds not only warmth to a home but
artistic flair that displays the personality of
those who dwell within. "There is so much
detail to creating a quilt and drawing on my
training in the science's gives me a certain edge in
tackling just about any complicated pattern."
Marilyn
E began her art education in printmaking
expanded to wood and bronze and followed up in
textile design. Her work spans the
three-dimensional gambit; she derives great joy from
getting her hands on it and into it. As an
accomplished colourist, her work exhibits a visual
strength, power, and sophistication.
Verna
L. Johnson is a trained fashion designer and
since a very early age has created fashions for
herself, family members, friends, and her clients. Winner of many Singer
awards as a youth, Verna has an eye that can capture
the lines of any garment and go on to create it.
Verna's love for fabric is demonstrated in the many
unique household, personal, and "novelty" items she
creates.
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