I work in both mosaic and fiber art.  Mosaic art manipulates hard shards of glass, stone, or ceramic.  Fiber art snuggles into the softness of spun threads of color and texture.  I view both arts as creation with heart. 

A story develops as a mosaic evolves into an object of purpose.  Creating a mosaic is a slow and thoughtful process.  It is not fabrication for fabrication has no heart.  The story within each piece of a mosaic has its own heart and soul.  The materials often have their own history.  So now, not only does the finished piece become a treasure but it is passed down to future generations and along with it goes the story.

Fiber art is both an art form and a lifestyle for me.  The feel of yarn in my hands is immediately relaxing and stimulating.  Relaxing and stimulating don't seem to be compatible but the feeling is addictive.  The act of doing crochet is personal.  Energy and love hooks into each stitch, injecting life into a finished piece.  Each skein of yarn screams out its ultimate purpose…Hat!   Scarf!   Afghan!   Pillow!   The yarn calls for others to join in, blending color and texture into a unique creation. 

Mosaic and fiber art have given me delight in the art of storytelling, fulfillment in the creation of pieces with heart and soul but also with a purpose, and an intense feeling of usefulness for my own life.

Maralynn Maltz