Studio Three 17 is Textile Artist and Artisan Norma Fredrickson
Describe your work in 5 words: complex, primitive, evocative, tactile, resourceful.
The story behind the names:
Why Studio Three 17?
I have worked under my name for more than 40 years. And it never really satisfied me.
I am doing things differently now. I am working in Studio Three 17.
Studio because I am a life-long learner. A place with books, paper, computer, fabric, thread, paint, tools, and space to use them is a place I joyfully call home.
Numbers pervade my work and I have attached significance to them always. Some of it is like a personal mythology. I am always looking for threes, and there are many to be found. Spiritually, I am a Trinitarian. Finally, 17 is my personal number for abundance. It is a place from which I like to work. I was born on the 17th day of the month. One reason I chose Studio Three 17 is because I wanted to leave room for company. Often I like to work alone, but I wither without dialogue.
fibergig
Fibergig is a mother daughter duo passionate about all things fiber. With 55 years of combined experience we have touched a lot of fabric and yarn. It is our joy to make things that grace peoples' daily lives.It is our pleasure to discover fresh takes on classics.
How did we choose our name? The fiber is tribute to our chosen mediums. The gig part is a both the summation of our mother daughter relationship and individual passions. Many years ago, while struggling with a homework assignment, it came to light that there are always good ideas in our brains and that we are Good Idea Gals! Gig also alludes to a music (Norma) and horses (Emily).
My creative idols: I like to return to the question of who would you have a meal with / any one in history. I have two sets of companions. Members of the first are Henri Matisse, Gustav Klimt, and the writer of the gospel of John. Lunch conversation with the guys is about artistic techniques and visual and verbal poetry. The second set of creatives includes Hildegard von Bingen, Emily Dickinson, and Annie Oakley. The ladies and I will be having a leisurely dinner, filled with purpose. These three pillars served as the metaphorical generals of my armies when I was battling hard stuff. And now I am in the midst of good stuff and my generals still help with tactical insight.
The most gratifying part of my work is when it serves its purpose well. I began creating custom work in collage. I particularly like the communication process of commissioned work. When a garment gives the wearer confidence and energy, when an art piece evokes touch, and when a mural creates identity, it is then that I know the joy of my work.
http://studiothree17.com
https://www.etsy.com/people/fibergig
Fibergig is a mother daughter duo passionate about all things fiber. With 55 years of combined experience we have touched a lot of fabric and yarn. It is our joy to make things that grace peoples' daily lives.It is our pleasure to discover fresh takes on classics.
How did we choose our name? The fiber is tribute to our chosen mediums. The gig part is a both the summation of our mother daughter relationship and individual passions. Many years ago, while struggling with a homework assignment, it came to light that there are always good ideas in our brains and that we are Good Idea Gals! Gig also alludes to a music (Norma) and horses (Emily).
My creative idols: I like to return to the question of who would you have a meal with / any one in history. I have two sets of companions. Members of the first are Henri Matisse, Gustav Klimt, and the writer of the gospel of John. Lunch conversation with the guys is about artistic techniques and visual and verbal poetry. The second set of creatives includes Hildegard von Bingen, Emily Dickinson, and Annie Oakley. The ladies and I will be having a leisurely dinner, filled with purpose. These three pillars served as the metaphorical generals of my armies when I was battling hard stuff. And now I am in the midst of good stuff and my generals still help with tactical insight.
The most gratifying part of my work is when it serves its purpose well. I began creating custom work in collage. I particularly like the communication process of commissioned work. When a garment gives the wearer confidence and energy, when an art piece evokes touch, and when a mural creates identity, it is then that I know the joy of my work.
http://studiothree17.com
https://www.etsy.com/people/fibergig
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