Erin Grace is a fibers artist based in Dallas, TX. She creates in a carefree and whimsical manner focusing on the process as the emphasis in creating.
Experimentation, in my opinion, is the ultimate avenue for creative freedom and through creating my work I express myself freely diving into concepts that allow for personal exploration in a return to nostalgic moments gleaning inspiration from my childhood in the context of growing up in Texas. Fibers art allows me to combine form with function and create utilitarian objects as well as fine art pieces. Through freeform interpretation and investigation in mark making I have developed repeat patterns with a nonsensical nature; I really enjoy working in watercolor as well as diving into mixed media for eclectic expression. I have an interest in large-scale installation work as well as combining fibers and performance art which is something I would love to pursue in the future. The connection between the mind, the eyes, and the body, I think, is an important correlation to remember when producing pieces because not only do our eyes see our work, but we should also feel in our soul on some level the work created. When designing I tend to create in a manner that involves a very physical process such as finger or toe painting, tufting, and stirring the pot for hours when dyeing. As we think through what we’re seeing and feeling whether tactilely or within our soul I want the viewer to confront my pieces each in an individualized manner; I would love for each person to relate their own personal experience to the work and come away smiling after encountering my work. I am greatly inspired by modern abstraction as well as learning new techniques and pushing the boundaries of how to create, taking traditional techniques and giving them a little twist.
Erin graduated from the Savannah College of Art & Design in November 2021 with a BFA in Fibers.
She is currently pursuing a MA in Art Therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.