:: ABOUT THE ARTIST ::
Jackie rediscovered her first love of textile art whilst battling against
horizontal rain in the Isle of Man, circa 1999. A Foundation certificate in
Art and Design encouraged continuation in Art after a move to Kamloops in
2003. Since then, 'Four seasons' cards and purses have been notable features
of Jackie's portfolio, with individual pieces composed of layers of
fabric, silk flowers and sequins, uniquely stitched together and further
embellished by hand.
Jackie employs many different methods to alter fabric including transferring images ,
painting, printing , ripping, burning, applying wax, stitching multiple
layers and cutting. Using the study of historical textiles as her
'springboard' she has experimented with combinations of painting, printing
and fabric stitching. It was from this experimentation that her current
style and methods have evolved.
Her current work is described as 'painting with fabric'.The pieces she
produces are layered textiles assembled from a palette of different coloured
small fabric squares. The fabrics are many and varied, which Jackie has dyed
or painted or printed upon. Translucent organzas and sparkly nets are used
to secure sequins, silk flowers and leaves, with layers stitched and
overstitched to develop individual components. New textile elements are
further developed to create handmade cards, purses, bags and larger framed
pieces. Final embellishment is added by handstitching beads, sequins and
beaded fringing. Each finished piece is unique. Jackie can produce items
for commission in a particular colour theme, with recent work following a
'four seasons' theme.
:: ARTIST STATEMENT::
" Creating fabric art gives me a great deal of pleasure. I hope that my
finished pieces are also a delight to my clients. I look forward to
opportunities to experiment further with fabric and paint, to produce
pieces with colour and texture, which are interesting to touch as well as
pleasing to the eye. I hope to encourage others to break away from more
traditional textile disciplines to experiment and enjoy the creativity of
textile art."
