Artist: Jane Roberts DeGroff
Title: Series and Cycle
Medium: Stitch shibori and embroidery on dyed cotton
Dimensions: 11 x 8 ½ inches
Price: $220
Artist Statement: My creative process is very tactile. I stitch and manipulate the cloth to compress areas so they will not take the dye. The theory is simple, but the techniques can be quite complex, and the possibilities are endless. Variety is obtained by varying the stitching and binding techniques, using different plants for dyes, and through mordant application.
Artist Bio: Jane Roberts DeGroff is a textile artist who draws inspiration from colors in nature. DeGroff is passionate about making patterns and images on cloth using shibori techniques and natural dyes. She uses primarily stitch resist techniques, which are inherently slow and meditative. DeGroff believes that fabric plays a significant part in the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of our lives and enjoys the tactile nature of her practice. She exhibits and teaches throughout the state of Utah. DeGroff is originally from western Wyoming, received a BFA from Brigham Young University, and resides in rural Sanpete Valley.
