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Poppy Flower Fibers
musings of a fiber addict
Created on 2007-03-21 13:45:21 (#12547337), last updated 2009-06-15
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Basic Info| Location: | Boulder, CO |
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| Website: | http://poppyflowerfibers.com/ |
Bio
Artist turned acupuncturist turned fiber ho...
After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia, I was fortunate enough to be awarded a full Master of Fine Arts artistic scholarship to Indiana University where I continued my studio studies, focusing on texture and color and the organic commingling of the two. While at Indiana University I became enchanted by the seemingly magical Eastern Five Element theory and moved to New Mexico to pursue a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. With my MS securely under my belt, I then moved to NYC where I set up shop for a few years until I came to my senses and realized that I prefer knitting needles over acupuncture needles. So, once again I packed up everything including the two dogs and decided it was time for a change of scenery, because if there's one thing I'm good at it's moving. This impulse led me to the beautiful land of Boulder, Colorado which I instantly recognized as my personal little nirvana in the mountains and a source of constant inspiration. It is here that I began dabbling in fiber arts and quickly became seduced by the limitless color possibilities and tactile nature of fiber, combined with its ties to utilitarian tradition.
I now spend my days dyeing, carding, spinning, knitting, fondling, and weaving fiber into unique pieces for others to use and enjoy. I am motivated by the notion of usable, wearable, free-form squishiness which continues to inspire and excite me on a daily basis.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list which sends an email informing you of shop updates, please email: poppyflowerfibers@yahoo.com or twitter PoppyFlowerFibr.
website: http://poppyflowerfibers.com
New blog: http://poppyflowerfibers.blogspot.com
My Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/poppyflowerfibers
My Fiber Shop: http://poppyflowerfibers.etsy.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PoppyFlowerFibr
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Schools:
Indiana University, Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts - Bloomington, INInternational Institute of Chinese Medicine - Albuquerque, NM
University of Georgia - Athens, GA
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