The Fiber Art Process
As twin sisters who separately studied oil painting and printmaking, the Lubbesmeyers symbiotically collaborate by creating fiber applique wall hangings. While attempting to combine the conventional elements of their respective disciplines, it was their interest in working together that brought them to fiber, as it holds the color and textural qualities of painting, as well as the definition and precision of printmaking.
The Lubbesmeyer twins create their work using a method of layering and overstitching as they exchange the pieces, allowing the imagery to emerge spontaneously. Their individual styles influence each other, resulting in interpretations of architecture and nature that are representational. The fracturing of shape and saturation of color occur layer by layer – allowing the texture of the fiber to build the imagery as they’ve responded to each other’s work.
Fiber Artists Lisa & Lori Lubbesmeyer featured on OPB TV – Oregon Art Beat Watch the video – Producer – Mike Midlo; Videographer & Editor – Tom Shrider
