Artist:
Tina Linville
Bio:
I am an artist and educator based in Waco, Texas.
Artist Statement:
My fiber sculpture utilizes salvaged materials, taking what has been discarded, both physically and culturally, and transforming these undervalued materials and objects into art. I use fiber making processes like stitching, wrapping, and dyeing because they express the innate creative potential of our species. My sculpture taps into the interdisciplinary nature of fiber, a genre of art that can act as a bridge connecting different art forms into more complex relationship. Transformation is central to the story of my work. What is ordinary becomes mysterious, and out of undervalued parts comes an indelible whole.
Techniques Used: fabric dyeing, fabric design and printing, appliqué, hand sewing, and wrapping
Materials: salvaged objects and materials, nylon, found and dyed fabric, yarn, and paint
Measurements: 14.5" x 6.5" x 6"
