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Some of you, not all, know that not only am I a painter, but I also consider myself a fiber artist.  My involvement with fibers started in college and led me to weaving on a loom, creating wall mounted and three dimensional, sculptural work.  Next came fibers worked into jewelry statements that were purchased by some of the major retailers (SAK's Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, etc), boutiques and art galleries.  You can see some of this work on my Instagram account...Pamela Hunt Lee.  When painting grabbed my attention I was consumed.  Fibers took a back seat but eventually began to work their way into my paintings.  

Most recently painting and fibers have truly collided in my studio.  I am combining my painting techniques with my fiber work.  Using obsolete and landfill destined items I wrap, coil, and stitch, creating compositions that are heavy with texture and focus on line and movement.  The intent of these compositions is to bring attention to the trash we create, what that trash is, and question whether or not we are able to upcycle it into something of greater value.  

The image included in this post is titled 14 Carrot.  This work consists of discarded fabric samples which have been stripped and woven into small basket shapes.  Additional basket shapes are made from plastic mesh produce bags as well as plastic bags that held carrots when purchased at the market.  I also used old needlepoint yarns that were destined for the trash and repurposed packing paper. All of this is applied to a stretched canvas that has received a heavy application of acrylic pigments.   Currently, one of my favorite additions is a small, round, perforated, plastic piece found in a kcup.  This piece is almost basket like in its shape and harmonizes with the other materials and the theme of my current work.  There are 14 of the kcup pieces in this work and those carrot bags, hence the title.

There is a separate section here on my web site for my fiber work..  Take a look and see if you can recognize the trash parts.  I welcome comments and questions.