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Peggy Sharrow — fiber

The Arts Center Exhibits:

• 'Peggy Sharrow and Phil Coleman' Nov 8 - Dec 3, 2011

Statement:

As I continue working in fiber art and exploring different techniques, as well as other mediums, I find I am gaining a better understanding of what makes images interesting  and compelling enough to want to see again and again.  In the embroidered pieces I have worked on use of color and shading, both by picking related values, shades and hues and by laying different colors next to each other.  I have also experimented with "washes" in the form of colored chiffon and other transparent fabrics to provide a background for some of the stitching. I continue to enjoy getting to know each piece through long association with it, while working on it over several weeks to months.

Resume:

Peggy Sharrow has shown her art in various settings around Corvallis since the late 1970's.  In the 1980’s she had work in a wearable art boutique, called Ecru and  in the gift shop at the Corvallis Arts Center; in the in the 80's and 90's Art In The Valley carried her work on consignment.  In 2000 one of her works was accepted into Seeing the Forest; Art About Forests & Forestry put on by Oregon State University. She has shown her work four times in the Corrine Woodman Gallery throughout the years.  The most recent show was October 2009.  Works have also been shown three times at Good Samaritan.  The most recent of these times was July, 2011. She has also contributed works to the Chocolate Fantasy, an annual fundraising event for the Arts Center.