GWEN SAMUELS

J. K. L.

Digital images printed on transparency hand-stitched together, 6" x 6" - 5" x 5"

Shoe Cubes Installation

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 9 individual pieces, 5" x 5" - 6" x 6"

Threadbare

Scanned family photos printed on transparency encased in used teabags, hand-stitched, 22" x 22"

High Society

Digital images of Santa Monica Ferris Wheel printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 39" x 28"

Full Skirt Matching Tee

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 22" x 18"

Garden Dress with Matching Bird

Digital images of the hedges in the moat at the Getty, printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 17" x 13"

Patterned Bias

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 19" x 19.5"

Heads Up

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched to antique umbrella form, 40" x 51" x 51"

Disco

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 30.5" x 10"

Jumper

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 19.25" x 12"

Pinafore

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 19.25" x 12"

Vintage

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 32" x 25"

Well Supported

Digital images printed on transparency, hand-stitched, 26" x 22"

Artist Statement CV Press Release

Based in Los Angeles, Gwen Samuels has shown in numerous galleries throughout California, as well as across the country in Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona, Rhode Island, and internationally in Germany. She has also exhibited in museums in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. Originally from New York, Samuels earned a BFA in textile design from Syracuse University. She has worked as an art educator. Her work has been published in several publications, and is included in notable private collections nationwide.

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