Ann Maki

 Fiber Artist

Biography

Having stitched most of her life, Ann began quilting in earnest in 1993, making traditional bed quilts. Art quilts and wearable art were her focus between 1997 and 2004.

These early works ran the gamut from traditional pieced bed quilts to whole-cloth quilted vests. She has also constructed number liturgical banners and a set of altar paraments. Many of her pieces have been sold at charity auctions, the vests being particularly popular.

In her current work, Ann uses hand-dyed fabrics, colorful threads, yarns and a sewing machine to create two-dimensional abstract assemblages of embellished and manipulated cotton fabrics which she calls Thread Sketches. High contrast color relationships and textured surfaces serve as visual metaphors for human emotions and natural themes.

The ‘Torn Series’, incorporates the disruption of the surface as a metaphor for transition. By applying a layer of torn fabric over a Thread Sketch, the piece takes on more complexity, increasing the depth and texture.

Ann was a finalist at the Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters show in 2000, 2002 and 2004. She won the Purchase Award at the 2007 Shoreline Arts Festival. Her art pieces have been exhibited in several juried shows and community art festivals in the Seattle, Port Townsend and Vancouver, Washington. She also exhibits at Gallery 110 in Seattle. More of Ann's art can be seen at http://www.finnhillfiberarts.com/

Samples of Ann's Work