About
Abi Roberts
Using watercolor and colored pencils to harness vibrant natural colors and patterns, my Native Plants series draws on species endemic to Utah and the American West. I use folk art motifs that show up in various fiber art traditions (quilting, knitting, and embroidery) passed down to me by the women in my life. I grew up surrounded by strong, brilliant women who were deeply connected to their creativity and the natural world, and who saw the value in teaching others curiosity and reverence for nature. This series is my love letter to them, their crafts, and the beautiful and diverse land that they raised me in.
By highlighting individual plants within fiber-art inspired framing, I hope to draw attention to the inconspicuous pieces of nature that are woven together to create strong communities and ecosystems. Like so much of traditional “women’s work”, these small species are often overlooked or taken for granted, but each plant contributes crucial elements that help hold up the entire ecosystem, just as, historically, women’s crafts and artwork have been integral to keeping tradition and culture alive. Every species has its own uniq
