ABOUT THE ARTIST
Louise Pappageorge is a native of Chicago and a graduate of the School of the Art Institute, Chicago. Her work is included in many national and international private and corporate collections including the City of Chicago Merlo Library. Publications include New City Chicago, American Craft, Fiber Arts, Fiber Arts Now and Home Magazines. She currently resides in Michigan and Chicago.
Louise’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in her formative years spent honing the techniques of knitting, sewing, and stitching under the guidance of her grandmother and mother. This familial connection serves as a source of inspiration for her, and she continues to explore these traditional crafts as her primary means of artistic expression. The use of these techniques transcends artistic endeavors and becomes a form of artistic feminism. She sees a profound connection to the continuum of women’s work, recognizing the artistic expression that arises from necessity. Her goal is to elevate these often-overlooked craft techniques creating tributes to the domestic skills she cultivated during her upbringing.
Her artwork THE GLOAMING is included in the 2024 issue of “Fiber Arts Now”. This recognition highlights the significance of her work within the broader artistic community, acknowledging the innovation she brings to the intersection of traditional crafts and contemporary sculpture.
©Louise Pappageorge