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| "The Boys" Batik and Thread Work by Maggie Dillon Designs |
I am a textile/fiber artist, working exclusively in Batik.
2009 Bachelor of Arts, Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida
Majoring in Fine Arts
2009 Bachelor of Arts, Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida
Majoring in Fine Arts
Artist statement: Celebrating memories with a glimpse of a personal relationship and natural daily life exemplifies my work. My goal, when executing a piece, is to bring a photograph to life, not just recreate the image.
With each batik fabric differing, the tangled pattern is always a mystery. The irregularity of batiks lends itself to the shapes I use in my layering technique. Variances in pattern cause shadow and highlight, giving my work its characterizing appearance. The threadwork blends the stitching around the edges.
Whether it’s a couple sitting at a waterfront, an old man reading his bible, or a family portrait, I enjoy capturing a moment. I use photographic references to create representational portraits of an occasion among friends, a glimpse of a relationship and natural daily life, or a celebration of family; my artistry presents memories.
With each batik fabric differing, the tangled pattern is always a mystery. The irregularity of batiks lends itself to the shapes I use in my layering technique. Variances in pattern cause shadow and highlight, giving my work its characterizing appearance. The threadwork blends the stitching around the edges.
Whether it’s a couple sitting at a waterfront, an old man reading his bible, or a family portrait, I enjoy capturing a moment. I use photographic references to create representational portraits of an occasion among friends, a glimpse of a relationship and natural daily life, or a celebration of family; my artistry presents memories.
Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA
Blog: Maggie-Dillon-Designs
Languages spoken: English
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Tags: people, figurative, batik, portraits, children, women, men, scenery, landscape.
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-Henry David Thoreau
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