Fashioning Self Gets Wild and Woolly

Handmade wool creation by Melina Antonopoulos

It has been a wild and woolly few weeks for me with non-stop writing, art/fashion events, and talks related to fashioning self and fiber. I am really looking forward to some quiet time in my studio next week preparing for some upcoming exhibitions and shows.

Until then, I wanted to share this recent article that I wrote for EcoSalon today. 'The Wilder Side of Fashioning Self and the Environment' features some of my favorite artists and designers who work with natural materials and fiber. Have a beautiful weekend, everyone, and thanks for all of the support and inspiration.

Handmade wool creation by Melina Antonopoulos

Using One's Hands as a Way of Creating Connection

'Seasonal Shades' exhibited at The LAND gallery in New Mexico / Abigail Doan (2009)

I was recently interviewed by Amy DuFault, Fashion Editor for EcoSalon, regarding the mental and creative benefits of using one's hands in crafting, fiber work, fashion, and even domestic tasks. You should definitely read Amy's 'Using Your Hands To Soothe The Brain'/part 1 if you are in need of a 'mental vitamin' and some genuine inspiration in the depths of winter.


It is quite flattering to be featured alongside Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin and Jill Danyelle of Danyelle.org. Stay tuned for part 2 of Amy's installment early next week on EcoSalon. I am now a regular fiber/fashion/textile contributor to EcoSalon as well.

*You can also follow my daily tweets @lostinfiber

On My Work Table in Sofia

'Bulgarian tableau 01': materials include cotton string, Japanese rice paper, vegetation, dried leaf, knotted wool, paper cut outs, and collaged photo spread from a 2009 edition of W magazine 

(image created by Abigail Doan/Sofia 2010)