Fiber Art Tapestries

Just a girl exploring life through art.

When I fortuitously found myself at the base of a Native American Vision Quest site in the Rocky Mountains, life crashed into the spiritual guidance of my ancestors. As I sat quietly at the base of this sacred mountain, listening to sounds of the river, earth and creatures upon it, I came face to face with a wild bull elk who changed my life. These Spirit guides my ancestors snet to me pushed the boundaries of my artistry as I made every attempt to capture the spirit and soul of this quest I was set upon. Sharing with others, empowering visions, hope and guidance for others to find their creative path has freed my soul to explore expression more deeply than ever before. Every piece carries a story, a journey explored to share with you. Giving back, repurposing things and life, empowering others to fulfill their purpose in this web of life has lifted my spirits to share more with you.

I have been collecting unique & vintage fibers, yarns & unusual jewelry for years, not knowing what they would become, hiding them in boxes until 2021, when a found vintage metal loom inspired Mini Fiber Art Tapestries! Most of these treasures were found at a local thrift shop supporting Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, I love that these mini tapestries support and empower others through their challenges as they have mine. Truly one of a kind artwork, limited in production and supporting a unique community.

Each fiber found is hand inspected, washed, dried and stored. Every jewelry find is meticulously cleaned, researched and sorted with some taken apart for the pieces they may contribute. Once fibers and colors are chosen, they are hand woven through cotton cord to create unique textures, landscapes, color combinations and designs.

Average piece is 7”x 4”x 0.5". Every piece I create is infused with heart felt joy in the creative process. Once the boxes of found treasures are used up…it will be time to meander into a new artistic journey. Meanwhile, infusing nostalgic harmony woven through fibers and accented with vintage jewelry all supporting the empowerment of intellectual & developmental disabilities inspires a journey of creativity I am excited to share with you!

Visit my website: Annette's Whimsical Thoughts
https://annetteswhimsies.art/