Despondent by Karin Tuck Petersen

Despondent
Karin Tuck Petersen
Fiber, jeans, thread, burlap
36”h x 24”w x 2”d

‘Despondent’ was created by ripping, stitching, layering, and repeating, thinking about forcefully and physically overriding internal struggles of low spirits and loss of courage. Natural landscapes echo deep feelings. 

Get to Know the Austin Artist:
Karin Tuck Petersen is a fiber artist who lives in Austin, Texas. She is inspired by scenes of nature during meditation, outings, and travel. Her motivation is to combine reality with intense manifestations from emotional situations. She sews layers of textiles to create a tranquil journey, evoking all senses. Using recycled and repurposed textiles supports her strong interest in environmental issues, and using traditional quilting methods emphasizes her interest in womans' studies and the history of fabric and its use throughout history. Petersen has a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, CA.