Jeannette Guetersloh:
The art of primitive cultures provides the basis and inspiration for my work. Having lived and traveled in several countries, I have observed tribal customs and ancient arts in culturally rich and diverse areas of Indonesia, Malaysia and Venezuela.

My work conveys an ethnic influence in a contemporary, elegant way. Much of the imagery in my pieces interprets symbols of protection, showing a sense of continuity in time expressed through ancient rites and rituals.

Vibrations of ethnic images are explored on luxurious fabrics, focusing on traditional fiber resist techniques of batik and shibori. Silks and velvets provide a richness of color that is especially elegant.

These techniques are often combined with other contemporary resist and direct application processes as well as discharge chemicals. Experimenting with materials and techniques, and often combining them, keeps the results interesting and dynamic.

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