After a decade of quilting, I entered the art world lit by a passion to communicate stories and wonders of the natural world that fascinated me. With themes of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, cosmology and more, my fiber works are a reminder that the world of science is not only captivating, but accessible to everyone with a bit of curiosity and imagination. My work focuses on exposing things that are typically hidden from plain view. With colorful, visually textured backgrounds, the themes of my pieces are given a playful stage for contemplative celebration.
I work with fiber because of its intimate nature, but also its versatility. It can be firm, yet soft and allows me to layer textures and meaning both physically and chromatically. Quilting encompasses many diverse techniques; the excitement of exploring new processes might be similar to what a scientist feels like in the lab. My work often includes three dimensional elements and a variety of materials in order to fully express complex scientific ideas. I encourage viewers to form their own questions and step onto a playful path of allowing them to discover answers.
Joni Seidenstein
Pierced strips of black prints machine quilted in metallic thread $175
Pieced strips of yellow prints supporting a hand felted tree with primates arranged in as close to ascending order as possible $275
Shadows of dinosaurs stitched behind appliqued dinosaurs with an abstract branching structure $275
Many fish appliqued on a background of blue fabrics. There are jellyfish hand crafted from angelina, a tiny fleet of cuttlefish, and a small octopus too, all hidden in the mass of life. $550
Many buildings are crammed together and the population has increased to the point where support is tenuous. But in the night sky, we can look to the stars. $300
Hand dyed fabric is the basis for this piece in which rockets spiral out from the Earth. There are stars scattered about the heavens. $450
Magic Forest is my interpretation of the olfactory neurons. It comprises metallic thread most heavily to depict the neurons. $275
I used metallic thread on the background to quilt it and then appliqued and stitched neurons on top of that. $110
I used metallic thread on the background to quilt it and then appliqued and stitched neurons on top of that. $110
Black background painted with some blue painted surface design. The coccolithophore is made from a painted non-woven textile and lots of additional stitching. $175
Made from floral kimono fabric with fish that were appliqued on in the style of broderie perse and stitched with metallic threads. $125
Inspired by an aerial view picture of a Koren Steel Mill, I abstracted elements and came up with this design which features mainly yarn dyed Japanese fabrics. There is a sprinkling of a vintage hand woven fabric from Bali and a purple ikat. $575
Emotive colorful art-making is a staple ingredient in my daily life. My joy is found being swept away in the cacophony found in the world of mixed media illustration. The pages hold the space to unleash my dreams, as playful and wild as they may be, and I make the time to enjoy the process of becoming mesmerized by tiny details, dynamic patterns and the layered effect of paint on a page. When I’m not working on creating quirky art, you can find me drinking blueberry coffee and teaching art to the elementary students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Whimsy is found in all that I create. As a deeply empathetic human being I am both inspired and hindered which is why this blessing of creative expression is so cathartic. I invite you to take a peek into my latest collection of work inspired by Chef’s new pickle offerings. Visit my website for more information - https://www.morethanalittlesketchy.com
Framed Original Paintings: 4"x6" $150 / 8"x8" $175 / 8.5"x11" $195
Matted Prints: $35
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