Marie Bergstedt

1. Ladies In Labcoats – embroidered and stitched garment sculpture; silk, cotton, an interfacing; hand embroidery and machine stitching; mounted on commercial fixture; 64 x 60 x 62 in.

2. Love Crosses Borders – mixed fiber media relief; cotton, wool, silk, acrylic, buttons, beads, needlepoint canvas; hand crochet, knitting, stitching and quilting; 60 x 52 x 2.5 in.

ARTIST STATEMENT

People and their stories captivate me, launching my artwork. My mixed-up family of bloodlines that nobody can follow without a chart, especially encourages exploration of contradictions, tragedies, challenges, and sometimes bliss. Add a lifetime of experience with fascinating friends and you have my inspiration to unbutton stories, mend tears, and stitch together tales. I search for the best materials and techniques to visualize the wealth of relationships and episodes I experience, with a goal to encourage viewers to discover new narratives through my characters.

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© Marie Bergstedt