Artwork copyright Susan Kristoferson. Photo courtesy of Onalaska Elementary School.

Artwork copyright Susan Kristoferson. Photo courtesy of Onalaska Elementary School.

Sekka V, 1991

Susan Kristoferson
American (born 1952)

Location: Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska

About the Artwork

Sekka V is part of artist Susan Kristoferson's 'Sekka' series of sewn paper collages. These artworks celebrate color and pattern using a traditional Japanese dying technique called "Shibori." This technique uses folding, blocking and binding to create various dyed patterns. The use of "Shibori" dates to the 8th century in Japan. The title 'Sekka' refers to a specific type of "Shibori" dying which creates patterns that resemble snowflakes. The artist notes that the series is also inspired by the patterns in traditional quilts.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Onalaska School District.

About the Artist

Fiber artist Susan Kristoferson creates sewn paper collages and fabric sculptures. She taught at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and served as Department Head in Fiber Arts at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts in Portland, Oregon. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas in Austin, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in textiles from Indiana University in Bloomington.