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PAMELA STRATTON

I have been working as a healer on Cape Ann for over 30
years using acupuncture and herbal medicine. My personal life

experience along with working in the medical field exposes me
to the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of maintaining
balance. Creating a mosaic is a deeply focusing activity like a
meditation. I enjoy the solid permanence of the materials, their
weight, texture and history.

My work is un-grouted which allows for a mix of materials of uneven
thickness that gives it a sculptural quality in which the glass can
be angled to reflect the light. My recent work integrates encaustic
wax and mixed media techniques in sculpture. I love how the

combination of the fluidity of wax and the strong textures in mosaic
can evoke a sense of both movement and tranquility within the
work.

KATHY UTTS

Kathleen Utts, a fiber artist and Saori weaver, transports
us into a realm where cloth becomes art. With a profound

respect for the Saori philosophy of self-expression and
freedom, Kathleen creates woven artworks that embrace
imperfection and celebrate individuality. Through her loom,
she weaves colors and textures, and stitches each piece

with her signature inclusion of bird symbology. Through
intricate manipulation of textiles, she crafts tactile narratives
that explore the intersection of artistic expression, beauty,
and the human experience. Her artworks are not mere

woven garments or tapestries but living reflections of
Kathy’s journey, capturing moments of serenity, joy, and
contemplation. This piece entitled, “ON BECOMING” is a
departure from Kathy’s usual woven work, expanding her

horizon to include storytelling with photos transferred onto
silk that peek out through woven windows, and decorative
handspun yarn plied using feathers that further her free-
spirited imagery.

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