Reflections of Affection by Laura Fox-Wallis

Reflections of Affection
Laura Fox-Wallis
Steam-set, French silk dye on 100% Habotai silk
48”h x 36”w x 1.5” - framed
2023

A mesmerizing silk painting capturing the enchanting essence of two flamingos gracefully poised in serene waters. The delicate brushstrokes bring these majestic birds to life, their vibrant hues reflecting in the gentle ripples beneath them. This artwork not only celebrates the beauty of nature but also embodies a profound connection, symbolized by the title. framed in a metallic silver floater frame.

Get to Know the Austin Artist:
I am a fiber artist and art educator working with dye on silk.
In 2004, I began to explore the diverse effects of silk painting and found a strong connection with the fluid movement and brilliant colors of the dye. When the brush touches the silk there is beauty in the mixture of two mediums, creating satisfaction in the understanding of such a meticulous process.

Using a medium-weight Habotai silk, steam-fixed silk dyes and resist, I layer color to create form and texture, counting missteps as design elements that are sometimes more beautiful and interesting than the original concept. In this manner, the viewer can connect to the artwork, sharing in the pleasure of discovering the beauty in the world around.

Understanding the complex variety of fabrics, patterning, and constructing is important to my process. These are experiences that are rooted in my expression of color, pattern, and texture that appear consistently within my silk art. The moment silk painting was introduced to me, it was immediately a perfect marriage of both watercolor and fiber, the two mediums I have loved since childhood.