The touch + tech of textile art
Textiles have an inherent invitation for touch. Fibers, in their various forms, share a unique bond with the human body, both adorning and providing comfort. Jaya Griscom harnesses the power of technological innovation to push the boundaries of traditional textile artistry.
Merging the threads of figurative abstraction and textile technology
Through the integration of advanced digital textile weaving technology, Jaya deepens the tactile relationship between self and fiber to ground humanity physically in the present. This dynamic fusion amplifies the sensory experience that textiles offer. The intricate patterns and textures created by cutting-edge weaving technology add new dimensions to the visual and tactile experience.
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DIGITAL TEXTILE ART
Explore textiles that seamlessly blend figurative abstraction and cutting-edge textile technology.
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ABSTRACTED FIGURATIVES
Fabric becomes a fluid canvas incorporating the delicate nuances of digital topographies and the human form.
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STUDIES
Quilting, drawing and printmaking are foundational to the groundbreaking work you see today.
Fabric of connection to self
Jaya endeavors to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, infusing each piece with a palpable connection to the rich history of textiles, while embracing the endless opportunities that technology offers. The result is a harmonious blend of heritage and progress, where textiles transcend their utilitarian roots to become works of art that continue to engage, comfort, and inspire.
Having visited her Palo Alto studio, I was struck by the remarkable range of work on display. I feel confident that Jaya’s artistic future with be notable and uniquely her own.
— Judith Content, internationally-known textile artist
past president, Studio Art Quilters Association (SAQA),
former Board member, Textile Arts Council at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum
Textile artistry illuminates exhibitions
Jaya's work has been featured in a multitude of prestigious exhibitions, captivating art enthusiasts and critics alike.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBER ARTS XI
Juried exhibition presenting a distinct approach to innovative and traditional fiber techniques, and contemporary concepts for the use of traditional and unusual materials.
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PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL
Exploring an innovative collection of quilts, textiles, and wearable art from across the globe.
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DIGITAL WEAVING LAB ALUMNI EXHIBITION
Textile artists fuse digital and analog to evolve hand-weaving traditions.
