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STATEMENT:
The majority of my artwork is autobiographical, taken from life moments sometimes past and most often present. The mixed media textiles are a series of
layers of paint, drawing and collage media on a substrate of sewn/appliqued mixed vintage fabrics ranging from the 30's to the 60's. I try to merge
serious issues with humor( a very important part of my work). The humor makes the darkness of some of the subject matter easier to digest. My sketchbooks,
dolls and plush are extensions of the textile art, I bounce between things in an attempt to keep all of it cohesive. I am inspired by musicians, writers
and artists, too many to name. I have shown nationally as well as internationally, and am in collections throughout the Central and Southern California
areas.
BIO:
I have been an artist for most of my life, but have been exhibiting professionally since 1990 throughout the United States and Europe. I have two Masters
Degrees from California State University, Fullerton.
My current work is an exploration of uncontrollable circumstances, the mixed media work is humorous, tragic and autobiographical. they are a mix of
fabrics, paint, marker and collage and have a similarity to folk and outsider genres. I have been influenced by many contemporary, folk and commercial
artists and inspired by childrens books, eastern indian paintings, and textiles. My artwork is in various collections including the Santa Barbara Museum
and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Carol Powell on Myspace.com
Carol Powell's online art gallery
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