Sculptural Crochet
Christa Mares' website

My work is a product of celebration and an exploration of my visual, social culture and personal life. Although many different processes contribute to my art making, crocheting has come to be an important part of my methodology. It is something that my grandmother taught me and that I continued to do leisurely until I began to incorporate crocheting into my art work. I enjoy the intimacy of making something small and beautiful that can be appreciated in numerous ways. Some of the crochet pieces I make are straightforward and hold tight to the traditions of craft such as a doily but of course it is not limited to this. I am fascinated by handmade objects, their beauty, purposefulness and the human need to create.