Regina Benson

About Regina Benson

Regina Benson is an artist working in the textile medium creating wall hangings, art…

Experience

1. Award Winning Artist

   Regina Benson

   Jan 2002 — Present

   Regina creates dimensional textile art that undulates off the wall and ceilings using original designed cloth. Specializing in experimentally created surface design techniques, wax and starch paste resisted, discharged, dyed, rusted, stitched and burned.Creating original work for selected art competitions, private and institutional purchase. Regina has curated and mounted cutting-edge fiber shows that showcase innovative design and process techniques. She also has juried art and fine craft shows and is highly noted for her lectures and writing on trends in textile and fiber design.\"My pieces are very graphic and intricately detailed at the same time. I want the viewer to feel the overall piece at 10-15 feet; and as the distance gets closer, discover more and more detail of color and texture to enhance first impressions. I am coaxing the viewer to share the physical space with my visions as they are filtered through my artistic re-interpretations. I want the viewer to be enveloped, surrounded, and drawn inside my work.\"~ Regina Benson Regina Benson\'s work has been shown in galleries and museums in The Hague in the Netherlands, San Diego, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and Pittsburgh. Her work has been credited with maintaining artistic integrity, technical innovation, and visual excitement. She continues to press the boundaries of contemporary textile art. Lithuanian born and primarily self-taught, Regina has lectured on the trends of textile surface design and has served as guest curator for cutting-edge fiber and textile exhibits. Recipient of Quilt National 2007 “Award of Excellence”, Regina\'s work can be seen in selected exhibits and commissioned for private purchase. For specific information on gallery representation, upcoming exhibits and planned lectures, contact Regina Benson.