My work is largely inspired by traditional quilts and the beauty of nature. I use a wide variety of textiles, including vintage kimono silk, upholstery, hand-dyed fabric, hand painted canvas and organza. I incorporate found objects, wire, feathers, mica as well as linens and papers preserved by my family. My intention is to evoke a mood or illicit a memory and push the image to the abstract by transparent layering and intuitive composition and color. The idea of re-purposing is a strong pathway enabling me to connect the past with the present. The Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi” or the imperfection of nature, is something I appreciate and show in my artwork.
Sue Lewis Art 