On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Art,” local artists share insights into their influences, processes and experiences in town. This edition focuses on Atlanta fiber artist, natural dyer, researcher and environmentalist Jamie Bourgeois.

“I create naturally dyed and printed textiles as well as mixed media artwork using plant dyes, minerals, natural fibers and found objects like discarded plastics,” Bourgeois says.

Bourgeois’ studio practice is slow and research-heavy, involving many processes of plant dyes, print pastes, screen printing, hand-sewing, beading and embroidery.

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