Laura Wasilowski
Laura Wasilowski is a textile artist, author, teacher, and creator of hand dyed fabrics and threads. She has an undergraduate degree in Costuming from the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN and a Master of Art degree in Fiber from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. She is owner of ARTFABRIK.
Young Forest #5 by Laura Wasilowski
Artist Statement
I combine vivid fabrics and whimsical stories to make pictorial art quilts. My colorful, hand-dyed fabrics inspire me, as do stories of my family, friends, and home. These pieces often chronicle my life. Each wall piece I make is of my own design, of fused appliqué, and machine quilted.
Creating with fused fabric allows my work to be joyful, organic, and more inventive. It is the most direct route from a design idea in my head to the realization of that idea in fabric.
The art of quilting gives me the freedom to express myself and play at the same time. It’s the best job in the world!
Museum and Gallery Representation
Vale Craft Gallery, Chicago, IL
Illinois Artisan Shop, Chicago, IL
Illinois Artisan Shop, Whittington, IL
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden, CO
See On Exhibit for current exhibits of Laura’s art work.
See Portfolio to see Laura’s art work.