Cindy Grisdela - Explorations in Color and Line

Solo exhibition of Cindy Grisdela's abstract art quilts that focus on color and texture.

These are some of my favorite pieces, ranging in size from statement pieces for the wall to smaller works mounted on painted black canvas.

I’m intrigued by color, line, and shape, just like any other artist. But there’s a reason I chose to create these pieces of art in fabric and thread rather than paint.

As an artist who works in textiles, I create dynamic contemporary compositions, cutting the shapes out freehand and sewing them together. But then I have another opportunity to add texture to those compositions with the stitching lines. It’s that tactile piece that drew me to creating in this way, and keeps me excited about going into the studio every day. I also stitch all the lines freehand with my sewing machine. There’s no computer program or marking ahead of time that does that part for me. As I stitch, I feel that texture coming to life under my fingers. Some of the pieces have dense motifs stitched into the various shapes of the design, while others have irregularly spaced lines. It all depends on what the composition seems to want or need. As you appreciate the compositions from a distance, don’t forget to come a little closer to see the additional dimension the stitching lines add. 

So I think of these pieces as textile paintings—I’m drawing with fabric and thread to create my own artistic statement. I hope you’ll enjoy browsing the show!

Cindy Grisdela - Aquarius

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