Description
About this piece:
I am fascinated by the way that we constantly adapt to change and are continually reconfigured by our experiences and influences from the world around us. Our relationships are expected to respond to good and bad times, growth, challenges and change. As we mature, our relationships become complex, altered versions that have more layers, depth, and meaning. We may want to cover up experiences or parts of our lives, but remnants of those parts of ourselves are always there, in some manifestation, often peeking out from behind a front we have created. I am intrigued with the process of creating compositions to communicate the depth of our complex, multi-faceted lives and ever evolving relationships. My artwork references relationships from many different perspectives. This book speaks to relationships affected by world events and hope for peace. The book references processes such as quilting, embroidery and mending for community healing.
Materials:
paper, book board, ink, magnets, thread, adhesive
About the artist:
Lives and works in Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Naomi S. Velasquez is a contemporary textile and book artist. Naomi holds an M.F.A. from the University of North Texas in Studio Art, Fibers. Naomi is a Professor in the Department of Art at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Her work is held in numerous private and public collections including the University of Denver Library, Emory University Library, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts and the University of North Texas Special Collection.
