Artist Statement:
| I have a creative soul, and as far
back as I can remember I have created art. I love
the creative process by which concepts materialize
into tangible and meaningful works of art. I was
seduced by fabric and sewing decades ago and it has
been my first love ever since. Fabric has led me
down many different roads, all of which converged to
forge my evolution into a textile artist and art
quilter. I create art quilts to tell a story and
process feelings that are unique and personal when
viewed by audiences.
My artistic style is very organic. It
incorporates natural elements such as natural
fabrics, natural fibers, papers, sticks, shells and
plant life. My pieces largely consist of 100% cotton
fabrics precisely pieced together and embellished to
create an image. My pieces generally have a literal
presentation, but are figurative in their
interpretation, which is done intentionally m to
evoke emotions and especially feelings of
spirituality.
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Bio:
Carole Gary Staples is an award winning textile and fiber
artist who has been designing with fabric and creating art
for over thirty years. Born and raised in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, her artistic training began at a very early
age when she was selected to attend the prestigious Tam O'
Shanter art program at Carnegie Mellon University. Her
artistic training continued later at the University of
Pittsburgh and subsequently at Seton Hill University where
she received a Bachelors of Arts degree.
Carole's work has been featured and sold widely in venues
throughout the mid-western and northeastern United States.
Throughout her career she has been honored to create pieces
for charity as part of her work.
Carole is the mother of two beautiful daughters and
currently resides in West Chester Ohio with her husband
Floyd.
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Exhibitions:
March 2008 - November
2008
Quilting African American Women's History: Our
Challenges, Creativity, and Champions. National
Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center:
Curated by Dr. Carolyn L. Mazloomi, founder & director of
WCQN
February 2007 - March
2010
Textural Rhythms: Quilting the Jazz Traditions:
Curated by Dr. Carolyn L. Mazloomi, founder & director
of WCQN
May 5 - August 20, 2006
Migrations of the African Diaspora, Pittsburgh Center for
the Arts;
Curated by Women of Visions, Inc.
August 10 - 12, 2006
Quilts for Change, Cintas Center, Xavier University,
Cincinnati, Ohio
February 10 - March 4, 2005
Six by Six, Northern Kentucky University Art Galleries,
Highland Heights, Kentucky
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Solo Shows:
January 2008
Artist of the Month, Crone Cottage Gallery, Bellevue, KY
November 2007 - January 2008
"Holiday Treasures" Kennedy Heights Art Center,
Cincinnati, Ohio
November 2006,
"Fibers of Our Being", People's Mortgage Company,
Pittsburgh, PA
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Permanent collection:
July 2002
National Tribute Quilt, American Folk Art Museum, New
York City
Awards:
1st Place fiber/glass/jewelry division -Kennedy Heights Arts
Center-
The second annual spring show & outdoor Art Sale- May 2005
1st Place recipient of the Juror's Award for the "Migration
of the African Diaspora" exhibit, august 2006
Books:
Textural Rhythms: Quilting the Jazz Traditions.
Carolyn L. Mazloomi, Paper Moon Publishing, 2007
Quilting African American Women's History: Our
Challenges, Creativity, and Champions.
Carolyn L. Mazloomi, Paper Moon Publishing, 2007
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