Jennifer E. Moss finds inspiration in the natural world and humanity’s relationship to shifting environments. This body of work explores patterns and textures etched into natural substrates by the forces of wind and water as well as recorded histories embedded in fossils and archaeological finds. These relics function as conduits between our contemporary world and the deep history of our planet. The work in this exhibition utilizes traditional textile techniques and innovative material exploration, including knitting, lacemaking and handmade paper. Moss’s monochromatic graphite surfaces direct viewers’ attention to the inherent form and pattern within each piece and imparts a sense of gravity to the work, encouraging contemplation. Using handmade recycled paper and delicate structures allows the work to embody both fragility and resilience. By consciously using recycled and biodegradable materials, Moss mirrors the impermanence inherent in our environment and draws attention to the delicate balance between creation and decay, growth and erosion.
Moss is a Savannah based fiber artist, educator and independent curator whose work explores the mutability of the natural world and humanity’s relationship with it. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and has been published in 500 Felt Objects from Lark Books, Worldwide Colours of Felt from Textile-link and Dimensional Cloth from Schiffer Publishing. She has participated in residencies in Paducah, KY, Montgomery, AL, and at Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to her studio practice Moss teaches full time. She is a founder of Sulfur Studios in Savannah, GA, and currently serves as treasurer for Arts Southeast.
