S A N D Y H O P P E R
Interweaving
Curated by Susan A. Christie
Curated by Susan A. Christie
Silk Wearables: Hand Painted,
Botanically Printed & Nuno Felted.
Flax, Wool & Silk Sculpture.
Wall Pieces & Architectural Elements.
Experimental Works Incorporating
Fiber & Resin.
NOV 13, 2021 – JAN 30, 2022
Main Room
Opening Reception November 13, 2021
6-9pm
During Second Saturday Art Hop
Botanically Printed & Nuno Felted.
Flax, Wool & Silk Sculpture.
Wall Pieces & Architectural Elements.
Experimental Works Incorporating
Fiber & Resin.
NOV 13, 2021 – JAN 30, 2022
Main Room
Opening Reception November 13, 2021
6-9pm
During Second Saturday Art Hop

ABOUT SANDY: For years I have focused on evolving my silk painting techniques and knowledge. My silks are created using a layering process – silk, dyes and soy wax which create the imagery. I have added felting to the process which is called Nuno silks. I love painting on the silks then adding the felting for a more complex piece. Embellishments are often added following the Nuno process. I am currently exploring eco-botanical printing, silk painting followed by Nuno felting to create really stunning wearables and wall pieces.
My exhibition at RioBravoFineArt Gallery, will be a fusion of my evolution. Wearables in their simplest form and pieces which have evolved into more complex works of art. In 2019 I created a series of silk works using old rusted railroad pieces. Using a modified version of Shibori I created multiple silk pieces that I am combining with copper, flax and driftwood to create unique hall hangings. I refer to them as my Iron Horse Series.
My exhibition at RioBravoFineArt Gallery, will be a fusion of my evolution. Wearables in their simplest form and pieces which have evolved into more complex works of art. In 2019 I created a series of silk works using old rusted railroad pieces. Using a modified version of Shibori I created multiple silk pieces that I am combining with copper, flax and driftwood to create unique hall hangings. I refer to them as my Iron Horse Series.
THE EXHIBITION
Eco-Botanical # 3
Eco-Botanical Print on Silk Jacquard Featuring Eucalyptus $125 Shawl
Silk Jacquard #111 $165 |
Runes
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14MM, Hand Painted with Steam Set Dyes Using a Soy Wax Resist, 55" x 76"L Nuno Scarf
Silk, Wool $136 $95 Summer Rain Shawl
Silk Jacquard with Chiffon Stripes Steam-set Dyes $160 |
Runes
Detail Back Eco-Botanical Print
Shawl #9 Silk Jacquard, Steam Set Dye Blanket with Wisteria from My Garden $160 Eco-Botanical Print
Scarf #7 Silk Jacquard Featuring Amaryllis & Wisteria, Maple, Willow From My Gardens |
Mourning Robe
Ruana Silk Bubble Chiffon, Hand-Dyed Using Soy Wax Resist, Nuno Embellishments, Super Fine Merino Wool, Wool Locks, Hand-spun Art Yarn, $2500 Shawl #1
Silk Jacquard, Steam-set Dyes $160 Sierra Sunset
Ruana Chiffon 10MM, Hand Dyed using Soy Wax Resist with Nuno Embellishment in Super Fine Marino Wool |
Mourning Robe
Detail Back Sunrise Meditation
Silk Panel Steam-set Dyes with Soy Wax Resist $500 Fire Within
Silk Panel Steam-Set Dyes with Soy Wax Resist $300 |
Evening Skies
Wool Cape Wet Felted by Hand, Super Fine Merino Wool, Silk Hand Spun Art Yarn $800 Evening Skies
Summer Love
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14 mm, Hand Painted with Steam Set Dyes Using a Soy Wax Resist |
Chili Balloon
Valley Memories of Chilies and Cotton Silk Crepe de Chine Panel Steam-set Dyes, Lumiere, Using a Soy Wax Resist $1000 Sierra Sunset
River Runner
Shawl Silk Jacquard, Steam-set Dyes $160 Devil Dancer
Flax & Botanical 22”w x 32”H x 7”D $220 Eco-Botanical Print
Scarf #7 Silk Jacquard Featuring Amaryllis & Wisteria, Maple, & Willow From My Gardens $125 Eco-Botanical Print
Silk Scarf #5 Silk Jacquard $135 Kokopeli
Hand Painted Silk with Steam Set Dyes Using a Soy Wax Resist Koi Mandana
Flax, Silk and Copper 28” diameter $175 Garden Beauty
Silk Habotai Shawl Hand Knotted Silk Fringe, Steam Set-Dyes Using A Wet on Wet Technique $275 Satchel & Purse
Hand Felted Wool & Art Yarn $400 Full Moon Dancer
Cobweb Felted In Super Fine Marino Wool & Silk Hankies |
Dragonfly Autumn
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14MM, Hand Painted with Steam Set Dyes Using a Soy Wax Resist, 55"W x 76"L Flax Bowl
$95 Flax Sculpture
with Mesquite Bean Embellishments $125 Wet Felted Ornaments
Silk and Merino Wool Moon Dancer
Silk, Flax, Bison, Copper silk, 30"d Fish Medicine
Silk, Flax, Flame Painted Copper, 30"d. Eco-Botanical Print
Scarf #4 Silk Jacquard $135 Summer Monsoon
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine, Hand Painted, Steam-Set Dyes Using Soy Wax Resist 55”w x 76”L $1700 Fish Avatar
Flax, Driftwood, Beads, Broken Fork $95 Flax & Resin
Study #13
Epoxy, Flax $90 Not Available
Playful Searching
Wet Felted by Hand, Wool, Silk, Hand-spun Art Yarn, Silk Sari Yarn, Beads 73”w x 42”H Full Moon Dancer
Detail Back |
Dandelion Bliss
Dandelion Bliss
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine14MM, Hand Painted with Steam Set Dyes Using a Soy Wax Resist 55" W x 76"L Snow Garden Nuno Shawl
Silk, Wool $175 Ginger
Flax, Copper $150 Angel Rising
Iron Horse Series Hand Dyed Silk, Rail Road Iron, Shibori, Flax & Driftwood Roses Rose
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine, Hand painted, Steam-Set Dyes Using Soy Wax Resist 55”w x 76”L $1900 Roses Rose
Light as a Feather
Shawl Hand painted, Steam-Set Dyes, Silk and Wool 34”w x 72”L $195 Soto Yucca
Flax and Wool Neps On A Flame Painted Copper Frame $400 Study #1
Epoxy / Mica 7-1/4”w x 5”H $120 Seaside
Oil, Epoxy, Wool, Flax $150 Curly Locks
Eco Botanical Print On Silk With Flax & Driftwood Flax Sculpture
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