In 2009 Jessie Fair completed a BS in Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell University. This young award winning artist’s fiber landscapes explore the patterns, textures and growth habits of moss, lichen and grass.
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[private_archives]Fair uses a variety of techniques to achieve these sumptuous results, including felting, sewing, painting and hand dying. She’s one to watch.
Growth I, 30″ x 94″
Wool roving, wool felt, silk organza, silk gauze. Hand dyed, needle felted, fulled, painted.
Growth I, detail
Growth II
“I work in a process parallel to the slow, natural progression of traveling flora. As mosses and lichens slowly envelop their path, I use layers of hand dyed wool roving, silk gauze and wool felt to create an intricate surface. Immersion dyeing, painting, needle felting, and fulling are used to form a vivid landscape of fiber and color.” Jessie Fair
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Such beautiful work..very serene and calming.
Thanks for show casing so many wonderful artists.
Jessie Fair’s work in amazing. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this piece in person and it’s beyond gorgeous! One to watch for sure!