Bottom: Compass Variation, 2004, wool on cotton, hand hooked and stitched, 52" x 83" mounted. Photographs: Brad Stanton.
Alpert Fay, Liz
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Artist Statement
I gather colors from all around me: the brilliance
of the zinnias in my garden, the unexpected
splash of orange in the woods, the clear blue of the sky on an autumn day. I carry these images with me as I approach the dye pot. Here, I hand dye new and recycled
fabrics, striving for a feeling of spontaneity.
By working in an improvisational style, I combine many traditional textile techniques in new ways to create a lively and contemporary feel. While some of my pieces are purely explorations of color, others
tell stories and comment on issues of importance. I have worked extensively with individual collectors and enjoy the collaborative
process.
COMMISSIONS: Numerous private commissions
in the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand
COLLECTIONS: Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY; Fairfield Processing Corporation, Danbury, CT; Dietche and Field Advisers, New York, NY; The White House, Washington, DC
GUILD SOURCEBOOK: Architectural & Interior Art 23