As the series progressed, I started monoprinting the textures of two or more fences to the fabric, and sometimes pieces of cardboard that had shapes cut out of it. I also included layers of fabric paint and hand stamped images, removing the need for applique.

At this time, I am only working with one fence pattern on each piece of fabric, with no applique, and relating it to the geometric patterns of local building construction projects. My use of fabric paint includes painting and hand stamping on both sides of the main piece of fabric, and choosing one of the sides as the top of each finished piece.

I have seen a lot of growth in my work, as I have used the construction fence as the basis of my design process. As long as I have ideas for additional new pieces, I plan on continuing my series. When I run out of ideas, I’ll go on to something else. At this time, I’m not short of ideas, only time.

Lux Center for the Arts
Lincoln, Nebraska
April 4 — 26, 2008

Curated by textile artist, Lisa Call, the Lux Center’s 2008 Quilting Invitational brings together diverse and talented regional and east coat artists. Deidre Adams uses the structure of the quilt to investigate surface and textures through stitched and painted natural landscapes and man made structures. Works by Joanie San Chirico share a similar focus on the environment and artifacts, while employing the use of hand dying processes and stitching on both cloth and paper. A fascination with form and color through the use of painting, printmaking, collage and sewing are displayed in Jeanne Williamson’s construction fence monoprints. Rounding out the bunch are Pam RuBert’s quilts which in their altogether unique way use RuBert’s own cartoon character, PaMdora, to create humorous narrative adventures.