Artist Statement
As our world becomes faster, sleeker, and more technical, I look for balance in the
organic and the hand made. Fiber art lends warmth to a cold room, layered interest
to an inquisitive mind, and texture to eager fingertips. It eases. It engages.
I have a background in quilt making, but now work primarily in paper, both in two
and three dimensions, with rope and reed armature. A year of study in Japan
introduced me to simplicity of form, integrity of materials, and attention to
detail. I attempt to infuse these concepts into my art.
Bio
Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Kerry Nagel has also lived in Texas and
has had the opportunity to study in Japan and travel a bit in Europe. She has lived and
worked in the arms of the Rocky Mountains for 17 years now, and is proud to call the
Flathead Valley of Montana her home.
Thanks to:
Olivia Stark, co-creator of the Collaboration Series
Phil Pontillo, photography
Heath Korvola, photography
Katie Morgan, web design
