Allison Wilbur
Solo Exhibit: “A Walk in the Garden” at the Bristol, RI Audubon Center November 1 – December 31, 2024.
Opening Reception: November 3, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Viewing hours: Wed – Sun 9:30 – 4:30
Fabric is the palette with which I begin a piece; I then layer paint, stitch and embellishments. Stitching has a meditative quality, whether by hand or machine. As I progress, my materials guide me. With decades of practice, I have come to understand that the slow journey of creating its what brings me joy and peace.
I have lived in Russia, Japan, Tunisia, Kuwait, Oman, and Switzerland and have travelled to may other countries. I love exploring global textile traditions, techniques and fabrics and incorporating them into my work. Japanese design and techniques are a major influence in my work, including shibori dyeing with indigo, sashiko stitching, boro patchwork and a the use of a variety of fabrics including silk kimonos, cotton yukatas, brocade obis and woven ikat fabrics.