The project undertaken here involving current highland Guatemalan textiles has focused on an exploration of the weaving process and a discussion of the symbolism behind the various design motifs. By combining my skill of weaving and my curatorial expe . . .

My imagery emerges from an internal searching rather than from external stimulation. I work with dyes on fabric in a very personal, intuitive way. I have chosen fabric and specifically velvet, because I was drawn to the lushness of its surface and the . . .

PURPOSE Above and beyond any philosophical reasons for working in batik, my primary purpose for employing this method is that I enjoy the process. Because batik uses techniques which involve the use of negative space, it makes me approach the world ar . . .