Artist Statement

My work explores the interconnection of nature, humans, chance and time through the use of repurposed materials, local botanicals, iron and heat. These mimic the interaction of humanity and earth at this particular moment. Control can never be total, chance and change can create glorious things.

Biography

Artist, natural dyer, teacher, traveler, maker of interesting messes with the occasional textile conservation thrown into the mix.

Workshops and Classes: Please visit my other website for information on classes. www.dyelab.org

Instagram : CarolReedMakes

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View fullsize I feel like I’m being watched! I’m starting the drawing phase of my “Community View” project. These are all works in progress. There’s still time if you want participate. There’s a link with more information in m
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View fullsize “Glowing with Pride” is down and boy did it pick up degradation product (the fancy textile conservator way of saying dirt, dust and muck!). Of course they were outside during many days of high particulates from the Canadian wildfires. Luc
View fullsize 2 more days to see the “Prism and Pride” exhibit @the.penny.gallery My entry held up well thru our recent rains. Which makes sense because they’re made of swim suit fabric! Both of these are still available if you want to take the
View fullsize Starting to make the plaques for “Community View”. I was going to make them all smooth like the ones on the left but then I realized that a lot of our faces aren’t smooth! I’ve had a few kids participate so far. They’ll
View fullsize What Alivia and I did this week- We foraged for Staghorn Sumac and dyed 12 t-shirts, 2 potholders and 4 scarves. When we ran out of sumac we used dried eucalyptus. It was another busy day. #dyelab #ecodye #bundledye #farmtofiber #naturaldye #inte
View fullsize The Fiber Art Support Group will meet tomorrow from 10 am to noon @carlislearts Please join us if you can. Any type of fiber work (very loosely defined) is welcome. Image from Monet’s Garden Pop-up @k.olsonceramics #fiberartsupportgroup #fi