Karen Kamenetzky

Currently, my fiber wall hangings are inspired by microscopic/cellular imagery. All changes in essence happen on that infinitesimal level and result in the world we experience. My work is a kind of invented biology zooming in on that fundamental nature of things and bringing it into vision.
Starting with white cotton and silk, I add vibrant saturated color using dye and paint. Stitching adds lines of light and shadow as well as color. There is a tactile pleasure to handling and making art with fabric. I work loosely from sketches and concepts but each piece travels a route of evolution and change. My challenge is to trust the process to unfold.

Karen Kamenetzky, Touch II, Artist dyed and painted cotton and silk, yarns, hand and machine stitched, 34 x 32in. (86.4 x 81.3cm), Courtesy of the artist, Brattleboro, Vermont

Karen Kamenetzky, Life Goes On II, Artist dyed and painted cotton and silk, yarns, hand and machine stitched, 40 x 41in. (101.6 x 104.1cm), Courtesy of the artist, Brattleboro, Vermont

Karen Kamenetzky, Emergence II, Artist dyed and painted cottons and silks, yarn; machine and hand stitched, Overall: 37 x 24 in. (94 x 61 cm), Courtesy of the artist, Brattleboro, Vermont

EXHIBITIONS // EXCHANGES // MEDIA

TIRANA 2015

DILI 2008

Karen Kamenetzky

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