I create aT the intersection of arT & craft.
MEET Justine
For me, weaving means warmth and serenity. I first learned how to weave in Vermont in 2011. I was drawn to the meditative aspect of creating cloth on manual looms, as well as the idea that “slow cloth” could merit the same environmentally conscious values as the “slow food” movement. As a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, I apply my knowledge of fine art painting and composition with the tactile nature of wools, to create my woven pieces at the intersection of art and craft.
Fiber art is meaningful to me because I can have an intimate connection with each aspect of my work, from the farms and mills at the origin of the fiber to designing the placement of each individual thread, every step is intentional and carefully considered. Even after years of weaving, I am still struck by how beautiful the process is. There is something magical that comes from hand-dyeing the natural fibers, listening to the rhythmic sounds of the loom, and watching the finished product drying in the breeze.
Together with my partner, Aaron, we live life on our flower farm in coastal Virginia with our dog Odin, and two cats Pickles and Colby Jack. When I’m not weaving, I’m in the fields harvesting flowers, hiking the trails of various state and local parks, or discovering new recipes.
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Transcendence uses movement and color to acknowledge a journey, the sifting and sorting of details that blend history together.
Every WOVEN WORK OF ART is held together with over 4000 craftsmanship touches.
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justine@tupelofiber.com
Located in Urbanna, Virginia