Art Quilts. Art Cloth

Susie Monday is an artist who works primarily in fabric and textiles. The angels, saints and sinners who inhabit her art are inspired by the icons, imagery, colors, textures and natural beauty of the Texas Borderlands. Much of the fabric that she uses in her work comes into the studio from thrift stores and flea markets: vintage damask tablelinens are dyed, stenciled, screen-printed and handpainted with original designs. Bits of old lace and embroidery are rescued from discarded clothing. Handwoven ethnic textiles, Guatemalan fabrics and salvaged antique kimono and huipils are recycled into art quilts and wall pieces. Photographs are printed on fabric and collaged  and pieceworked onto altar-shaped frames. Explore her past and current art work in these galleries arranged by series. For purchase, contact Susie at susiemonday@gmail.com or leave a comment on her blog entries on the JOURNAL section of this website.

  • Angels, Saints and Sinners

    These angels, saints, sinners and other personages embody an exploration of personal and cultural archetypes that inhabit Susie's world. They show up on the design table with persistent personalities and voices, often speaking with the voice of the Feminine Divine.
     

  • Art Cloth

    Art cloth is fabric that has been transformed through dye, textile paints, discharge, screen-printing, and embellishment, creating a one-of-a-kind length of yardage. Enjoy it "as-is" or incomporate these artist made fabrics into your home decor, wearable art or other projects.