The work is created using a child’s dress pattern, textured paper, paint, fabric and sewing notions. Materials were layered using gel medium on water color paper and are intended, to make a connection with anyone who sews, or has been the fortunate recipient of hand made clothing.
Maker
Carol K Corning
City
Clinton
Website
Bio
I was born in 1955 and grew up on a 150 acre farm in a family of ten. My rural roots inform my work and I draw on those memories to create scenes that are indicative of growing up in a large family in 1960s Arkansas.
In 2003 I graduated from UCA with a BA in Fine art. The next seven years I was fortunate enough to work independently for non-profits and own an art gallery and yoga studio. During that time, I met and worked with many interesting artists, and I saw first hand the importance of the arts in a community. Later, I taught art for Clinton School District from 2010-2019. Today, I am happy to be retired from a paying job and able to work in my studio as much as time allows. My life experiences are reflected in my work as I attempt to communicate with others through color and composition.
My recent works have included my love for dress patterns and fabrics.