Carolina Mountains to the Shore

by Upcountry Fiber Artists

artist Reception:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Artist Statement:

My art is about creating and learning with a focus on the interplay of colors, and the creating of texture. I have been working in three main areas concurrently.

The first area derives inspiration from nature. Beauty in nature is found everywhere. I love the ebb and flow of water as it moves through rivers, oceans, and marshes, the graceful movements of birds and the lush beauty of plants and foliage. Also appealing to me is the vast array of blues and greens in nature and how they interplay with other colors. My camera is a constant companion to capture elements of nature that inspire me. Some of these images provide focal points or backgrounds that I interpret with cloth, thread and texture.

The second area is inspired by traditional geometric designs. I enjoy the interplay of color and line and its rhythmic repetition across my quilt. I particularly like the process of choosing a large number of fabrics and colors. The drafting and construction stages can present new challenges for myself.

The third body of work involves creating complex cloth through application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber material. These pieces are often whole cloth and the images organic with a focus on the interplay of color and creating of texture.

-Kathryn Weston

This exhibit is FREE, and the public is encouraged to attend.

This exhibit will be on display until September 4, 2025.