In November I attended an event at PCC held by the Wearable Art Connection of Southern California which showcased beautiful textiles from the far corners of the world in addition to garments made from these exotic textiles.
The highlight of the day was the guest speaker, Sarah H Jackson with her speaking about "My Journey as a Textile Artist". With a lifelong passion for art and textiles, Sarah attended the University of Kansas where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a emphasis on textile design. Her forte is colour and texture and as a production weaver, she has been commissioned to produce work for interior designers and furniture stores in addition to selling through retail venues. Her interests also span silk dyeing, quilting and reconstructed clothing.
A lifelong interest in art and textiles led Sarah to the University of Kansas where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, textile design emphasis. A production weaver, she has worked on commission through interior designers and furniture stores as well as selling through retail venues. Passionate about color and texture, Sarah's interests also include silk dyeing, quilting, and reconstructed clothing. Her work has been published in Handwoven, Altered Couture, and Haute Handbags magazines.
I was really taken with her reconstructed pieces. They brilliantly displayed her understanding of colour and her use of analagous colours to create harmony from disparate pieces of old garments.
Photos courtesy of stephanie flack
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