Previous Page 1 and 2, one piece of work, Leap of Faith 1, framed textile, 12” x 16” This Page, above, Journey 12, framed textile, 12” x 16” Following Page, above, Strata, framed textile, 8” x 8”
For further education, I opted for a BSc of Ornamental Horticulture which offered a blend of my three passions: science, nature and art. In subsequent years, I worked in various Horticultural and Plant Science related fields, before adopting textile art as a full time profession over 35 years ago. In my work I draw upon my background in science to create images that evoke the
intimate connection we have with the natural world. Since fabric is itself a plant or animal product, it is an ideal material for expressing and capturing the attributes of natural forms, and my techniques mirror processes which bring order to diverse and humble materials. My equipment consists of a very old Industrial Bernina sewing machine, whose strong motor can punch through multiple layers of fabric without any trouble.