Artist:
Jessie Bloom
Bio:
Jessie Bloom is a textile artist and designer, working in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Bloom received her Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science & Apparel Design from Cornell University and has studied Sculptural Fibers at Syracuse University.
Artist Statement:
My current work looks to the natural world as a source of inspiration. I’m drawn to the interactions between atmosphere, landscape, light and color as the foundation for my woven panels. I’m interested in capturing natural occurrences that feel transitory and impermanent, whether that is a reflection of sunlight on water, the shifting of a shadow, or larger environments that have a surreal atmospheric quality.
Much of my artwork reflects landscapes that have been abstracted down to their most essential elements of line, form and color. I often engage with the horizon line to create space in my work. This transient location is the place where earth meets sky or where air meets sea. It is the site of infinite interactions between air, light, earth and water. There is something about the infinity of an endless seascape, a cloud-laden horizon or a starry sky that feels vast, majestic and transformative.
Techniques Used: Handwoven textile panel made with linen, metallic cord and hand dyed cotton.
Materials: Cotton, linen, metallic cord. Walnut and poplar striped bar.
Measurements: 52" x 34.5" x 1.5"
