Stitch Art That Satisfies My Soul – Guest Blogger: Marie Plakos

I am a fiber artist and a photographer.   My fiber work includes using experimental materials, unique techniques, as well as traditional stitch in contemporary ways. I travel the world for photography and use my own photographs as inspiration for my fiber and stitch designs.

Photographing women around the world has drawn me to my current fiber work.  I see the beauty and strength of many women who live in adverse conditions.  Their handwork, use of color and design, speaks to the artist in me in every way.

My years of study with Gail Harker have given me the skills I needed to produce works of stitch art that satisfy my soul.

 

Marie Plakos

Sari Life – Homage to Tribal Women – India – Scarf – silk organza, printed images, Gold Work, applied hand stitch ©Marie Plakos

detail scarf ©Marie Plakos

Gold Work©Marie Plakos

Sari Life – A Stitch in Time – indigo dyed khadi cloth and sari silk pieces – hand stitched ©Marie Plakos

detail of Sari Life ©Marie Plakos

Lotus Series – Hand Stitch©Marie Plakos

My Dream Garden – Nuno felted, eco printed and hand stitched ©Marie Plakos

detail of My Dream Garden ©Marie Plakos

Lotus series – Hand Stitching ©Marie Plakos