Featured Artist : Laura Fox-WallisRooted Expressions Studio

Using 100% medium-weight Habotai and Satin silk with steam-fixed French silk dyes, I layer color to create form and texture. I embrace missteps as integral design elements, often finding they add unexpected beauty and interest to the work. This approach invites viewers to connect with the art and share in the joy of discovering the beauty in the world around us.

Nature’s vibrant colors, organic shapes, and diverse textures fuel my creativity. My work blends abstraction and realism, exploring movement, color, and the balance between control and spontaneity. Using both stop-flow and free-flow silk painting techniques, I allow dyes to flow freely through fibers or strike with precision, creating dynamic and layered compositions.

Through birds, moths, and floral motifs, I explore the nuanced interplay of imprint and impact. Birds embody fleeting moments, moths signify transformation, and florals represent enduring beauty. My goal is to inspire reflection on life’s transient nature and the legacies we leave behind, encouraging viewers to consider how their own choices create imprints and lasting impacts.