ARTIST STATEMENT | BIO

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ARTIST STATEMENT

My textile paintings are contemporary interpretations of traditional quilting and textile art. They are inspired by global cultures including Indian Kantha and Kawandi, Japanese Shashiko, and the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Each piece is an assemblage of color, fabrics and textures meticulously sewn together using a variety of stitching techniques. 

In my work I explore the intricate landscapes of human existence. My textile paintings are more than just visualized representations; they are tactile maps, literal topographies that chart the emotional and spiritual contours of life. Each piece is a journey—a transformation of lived experiences into aesthetic experience where every stitch, fold, and layer embodies the peaks and valleys that give shape to our inner worlds. 

Through the interplay of material, texture, color, and form, I seek to render the intangible tangible, creating articulated surfaces that speak to both the universal and the personal. The organic lines and layers mimic the ebb and flow of life, demonstrating how our experiences, joyous and challenging, carve pathways in our souls. 

This concept of “mapping life” is rooted in the perception that our lives are composed of countless moments, each leaving its mark like a tiny (or not so tiny) stone suspended in a. river etching into the earth. My work, individually and collectively, is a meditation on these moments, an exploration of how we navigate the complexities of existence, and a celebration of the beauty and vitality that emerge from our journey. 

BIO

Lori's art journey is a vibrant tapestry woven from a lifetime of formal education and rich experiences in the world of design. At Art Center College of Design, she cultivated her talents in graphic design and advertising, setting the stage for a dynamic career as an art and creative director in several prominent industries. Her innovative work has earned her numerous design awards.

Lori's artistic endeavors extend far beyond her studio, driven by a profound curiosity and a commitment to storytelling. Her global travels to under-served communities have been a source of inspiration, allowing her to gather stories that she retells through her art—both literally and metaphorically. These experiences have deeply influenced her mixed-media and textile practice, which often includes collaborative art-making with marginalized communities. Her work has been showcased in numerous galleries and has found permanent homes in private collections as well as notable locations such as the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, CA, Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, CA, Dow Chemical, Collegeville, PA, Jewish Museum of Baltimore, MD to name a few.  She has exhibited widely throughout southern California, most recently taking first prize in the prestigious Beverly Hills Art Show for her latest body of work, abstract textile painting-collages which bring together the ancient crafts of weaving and quilting with the abstract aesthetics of modern artistic practice.  

Lori’s mixed-media and textile art practice is the heart of her creative journey, thriving in her Thousand Oaks studio where her exploration of abstract form and color evolves and inspires, reflecting her deep commitment to creativity and the rich, multifaceted narratives woven into her art. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Lori made history as the first female paramedic in the U.S. and later became a physician at the age of 56. She now volunteers alongside her husband as a physician, weaving her rich life experiences into the narratives of her art, reflecting her deep commitment to creativity and humanity.