Faye Bond

I had been a textile artist for the last 30 years, but a stroke late in 2018 stopped me in my tracks. I've always loved computers, so I turned to the digital world where I discovered a new medium to work in.

Fiber fusion art works were my passion. Fibre fusion is combining unspun wool, threads, ribbons, netting and more and sandwiching it together using a sewing machine. Weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet were also a part of my textile world.

Now, thanks to software programs and artificial intelligence, I have taken the love of color into the digital world. A whole new world is waiting for me and I have found my happy place again.

My inspiration comes from something I have seen and how it makes me feel. I see the world in shapes and emotions and using color and patterns to create an abstract piece.

I was born and still live in Hamilton, New Zealand. I am married, have two adult children and 4 grandchildren—three girls and one boy.

I am a self-taught hands-on textile artist and have had no formal education relating to this. Also self taught in the digital art space.I am constantly learning new techniques and ideas. A fascinating world.

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