My most recent work takes two distinct directions. The first—increasingly stylized and simplified figurative wall pieces and sculptures. I am strongly influenced by the simple shapes found in the art and craftwork of indigenous cultures. My pieces often take on both “human” and “animal” characteristics blurring the line between the two. These simple forms serve as a canvas on which I combine multiple layers of block printing, appliqué, hand quilting, hand stitching and beadwork.

The other direction is sculptures built around a wire armature. In the “Chair Series”, I have appliquéd raw edged fabrics with multiple layers of hand stitching and the addition of beadwork. Each piece has a human face.. adding the human element yet again but continuing to blur the line between what is human and “non” human. I like to think of these pieces as visual poems.

About the Artist
Julie Booth holds a BA in studio art from Wesleyan University and a certificate degree in scientific illustration from Rhode Island School of Design. Although a graphic designer for 18 years, her first love has always been working in fiber. Since 1993, Ms. Booth has focused on creating fiber sculpture and figures in cloth. Julie creates the fabrics for her figures using multiple layers of relief printing. Her works are further embellished with hand stitching, appliqué and beadwork. She has recently expanded her 3-D repertoire to include printed cloth art books. Julie teaches classes in surface design techniques and fiber sculpture. She has exhibited her work in solo and group shows both locally and nationally. Her work can be seen regularly at the Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA and at RiverView Gallery in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Contact information:
Threadborn@cox.net
www.threadborn.com
703-938-7441