Beth Yazhari
I make art that celebrates reflection, craftsmanship and time-consuming labor in the pursuit of beauty. I strive to make spiritually uplifting art, to create oases of beauty and wonder in a frenetic society that is increasingly in need of both.
Discarded doilies and remnants of embroidered fabrics are a source of inspiration to me; by rescuing them and recycling them into my beaded paintings, I hope to honor and collaborate with the creative spirit of generations of women who have gone before me, whose handiwork has often been ignored because it was not created to be displayed in a gallery.
In repurposing lovingly made decorative textiles as formal elements of compositions on canvas, I build on the labor of multiple unknown stitchers, investing many hours of my own painting and hand beading in order to highlight their beautiful creations while I bring my own unique visions into being.
Address: 2 Independence Ave Lake Oswego OR 97035
Acrylic | Fiber & Fabric | Mixed Media | Painting
Community: Outer SW Portland
Studio Number: 78
Email: eyazhari@comcast.net
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