Much of my art takes the form of quilt-like wall hangings and doll-like figures. I create these sculptures from fabric and objects that I collect from thrift stores, auctions, yard sales, attics, closets, gutters, and nature. These materials include old clothing, scraps from finished projects, trash, and materials that I have marked and stained myself in the process of their creation. They carry with them memories of what they once were, where they have come from, and who has touched them. In my figurative pieces, these histories, memories, and emotions take human form.
I have a background in sculpture but also draw from a childhood spent making things with scraps from my mom’s sewing projects. My processes have links to quilting, embroidery, clothing construction, and doll making but extend these techniques in new directions. My art is a way to bring together traces of people, including myself, in an effort to sort through what's been left behind, to visualize the complexities of life, and to find new stories to share.
Phone: 812-602-5472
AmyERich@juno.com
www.AmyRich.org
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