JaneBB
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Teaching Artist |
| Location | United States |
| Introduction | At age 16, I learned how to quilt from my grandmother who taught me the English paper piecing technique. For many years, I made traditional quilts both by hand and machine. Now, however, the quilt “sandwich” serves as a platform to create images from a variety of materials including paper, beads, threads, found objects, and all types of fabric. I especially enjoy the spontaneity and surprise of collage. My goal is to express my odd sense of humor and hopefully make the viewer smile. My works frequently champion nature’s less-loved creatures—rats, mice, alligators, worms, snakes, and cockroaches. In this regard, the haiku of Kobayashi Issa is a great inspiration. |
| Interests | Reading, talking to my friends on the telephone, watching movies, Japanese haiku, lucid dreaming |