Caryl Gaubatz is another of the invited artists for the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Fiber Arts exhibit. Caryl is an award winning fiber artist who makes narrative garments. Her work is distinctive because of her exquisite surface design --often created through the use of organic techniques using soil, compost and time -- and her expert and meticulous tailoring and garment design and construction. Caryl will have five garments on display at the Kerr Center
Caryl's Artist Statement
Walking Stories: Narrative Garments:
I design narrative garments: wearable art that tells a story. The viewer may not readily perceive the story but will feel the authenticity & interact on some level much more strongly than if the garment were purely decorative. When the garment is worn, the wearer becomes an unwitting accomplice in telling the story.
Surface texture is enhanced by quilting when it adds to the narrative. Other garments make use of the enigmatic qualities of silk organza.
Environmental and spiritual issues find their expression in my work. My intention is to produce exquisitely crafted soft sculpture that includes the body as its animating element.