artists to watch
Gabriele DiTota Melbourne, Florida, USA Gabriele DiTota’s work is alive with color, a surprising turn given that many of her art quilts incorporate cyanotype. But a combination of techniques imbues her signature look with a range of hues and messages of hope.
Freedom in fiber I learned to sew on the old treadle sewing machine that my mother brought from Germany. She was hopeful that, if need be, she would be able to earn extra money taking in sewing. Today, fabric and fiber have become wonderful materials with which to express myself as an artist. Much like a blank canvas, unadulterated cotton fabric is just waiting to be transformed using dyes, paints, inks, and cyanotype chemicals. I can also fold and manipulate fabric to create additional patterns. Creating the raw material to work with energizes me. The process of transformation often leads to the inspiration for new work. My career for many years was in early childhood education. Young children are free in their creativity. For them, it is all about the process of making
In the Darkness
46 x 36 inches, 2020
24 | SAQA Art Quilt Quarterly
