angie wilson has been a "resident artist" of fruitvale presbyterian church's belfry studios for almost two years. she was one of the first artists to work in our attic, quickly making her studio her own. she works mostly with fabrics and textiles. her tiny studio is mostly occupied by her beautiful loom--a complicated an lovely machine that she is generally willing to demonstrate.
she is an artist who with more than creativity, she genuinely possesses ingenuity. her thesis project for her recently completed Master of Fine Arts from San Francisco State University was a gigantic rug made out of shirt sleeves. she used traditional weaving and knotting techniques with a non-traditional material, making all her viewers question the way we use materials, the way we interact with everyday things, and the ways we might give old things new life. up cycling at its best.
angie is warm , encouraging and enthusiastic and is excited about working with recreation. you can see more of her work here and looking forward to meeting her on Monday, August 15.
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