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While traveling in Bali some years ago I encountered an amazing number of talented artisans creating a diverse array of creative items. What struck me the most were the batik artists. Many people are familiar with the sarongs, shirts, and other clothing items made by this process, but I was impressed with the fine art potential of using this wax-resist fabric dyeing method in my own evolving work. When I moved from Japan to Oregon soon thereafter, I set out to integrate my skills as a painter with the batik method. I used a variety of fabrics, including cotton, rayon, and silk, and experimented frequently. Through this long process I gradually developed my own unique style of art. |
