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About JEAN DAHLGREN
the
Artist
A phone call, and invitation to tie dye. Curiosity peaked, it was a date. My
fiber experience to this point was some weaving and a little sewing.
After a mega dye day we waiting 24 hours. Opening each bundle was a gift.
A glorious mash up of every color imaginable. I was hooked.
Color by dye had me. The journey continued mastering the materials and
learning about design. It took years of practice to reach a modicum of
proficiency.
No matter what other mediums may entice, my heart always goes back the
infinite colors produced by dye.
About
the “You can’t go home again”
Growing up was spent on Treasure Island, a real place. Homes were small
Work cottages, steps away from the pristine beach. You could walk along the surf
for miles, alone and peaceful.
Each day was a treasure; swimming, maybe fishing, a boat ride, or just sitting
and listening to the sound of the surf and watching the motion of the waves. It
is GONE.
Now high rise condos take the place of cottages. The beaches are fenced off.
Traffic is noisy and constant. Remembering the intense blue sky, a riot of red
and yellow Hibiscus, dark green Sea Oats, white sands and golden purple
sunsets.
Share with me my memories created in dye and print. REMEMBERING 16”X20” LINEN DYE AND PRINT NFS
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