Lia Cook – Jacquard Loom Textile Artist

 

Lia Cook is one of my favorite fiber artists. Using a jacquard loom as her primary tool to create her complex photographic imagery, she brings to life magical representations that have the warmth and texture of woven cloth. The jacquard loom gives the artist/creator infinite design possibility. Since the loom allows for manipulating each and every individual thread at any time, there is complete design freedom for the textile.

This Crossroads video interview by Craft in America, lets you hear from the artist where her visual inspirations come from. In addition to creative inspiration and process, Lia Cook also explains her fascination with brain science and how it is connected to creativity. She searches for someone to lead her into this area of study, and works with Greg Siegle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh. Their mutual interest in art and brain science are highlighted in this film as well.

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