Statement
My work expresses what I find beautiful and of interest, mostly nature and landscapes. My recent body of tapestries and collage evolve from imagery collected on morning walks in Golden Gate Park. I work with string and yarn, ink, paper and glue to illustrate my experiences guided by initial photographs and further experimentation. I enjoy handling the materials and working within the constraints imposed by each practice. It is exciting to see both directions of the work continue to grow and inform each other. I am a long-time visual artist, weaver, and teacher; this background supports my learning, continued creating, and the strengthening of my voice.
Bio
Nanilee Robarge is based in San Francisco. In addition to exhibiting her work in juried shows across the nation, Robarge has created public art installations, commissions, and collaborations with her students. She holds an MFA from San Francisco State University and her honors include a residency at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, serving as an Affiliate Artist at the Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito and a WESTAF/NEA Regional Fellowship.
