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Abby Billingsley
Abby Billingsley is a fiber artist whose work shows the visual translation of favorite childhood memories. She primarily uses felt, embroidery, vintage fabric, and beadwork. Born and raised in Texas, Billingsley currently resides in San Antonio, TX. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in metalsmithing from Southwest School of Art and has exhibited her work in San Antonio and Austin.
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Artist Type: Visual Arts: Mixed Media Artist, Textiles
Artist Style: Visual Art: Abstract, Collage
Artist Medium: Fiber/Fabric
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
Making my work is a way for me to reflect on moments in my life and connect with a shared sense of nostalgia. I often find myself looking back through a childhood lens, remembering the wonder of everyday things. Whether it be traveling to an annual family reunion that inevitably featured a bizarre, albeit colorful and intriguing, ambrosia salad, or exploring the backyard with a friend, these ordinary moments now drive my creative work.
Because our minds naturally soften old memories over time, I translate these personal history pieces into slightly abstracted shapes. Bringing these stories to life through a vibrant, joyful color palette is essential to my process. By combining these bright colors with the tactile look of felt, embroidery, and beadwork, I hope to invite viewers to spark their own curiosity and look back fondly on their own favorite memories.