Cynthia Minoli
I create vibrant textile art composed of fabric and thread. Instead of traditional paint, I embrace the challenge of bringing scenes to life through meticulously cut and layered pieces of fabric.
The California coast, hummingbirds that visit my backyard, and the various flowers I cultivate are continual sources of inspiration.
When I observe a landscape, I envision it expressed with fabric. My aim is to capture the play of light and shadows and convey depth using textiles. The dynamic movement of the ocean, the intricate shadows cast on flowers, and the way light gently filters through trees inspire a desire to see the world through a different lens.
In my work, I use batik fabrics and at times, dye my own fabric to achieve the precise hues needed. My creative process involves carefully cutting and layering these fabric pieces to form a visual canvas. Once the composition feels perfect, I use a sewing machine to sketch over the details, bringing the scene vividly to life with thread.
This technique enables me to produce artworks that are dense with texture and subtlety, revealing their intricate complexity upon closer examination.
Through my art, I aim to offer viewers a moment of quiet contemplation and a chance to pause and see life through the lens of fabric.
Artist CV:
Cynthia Minoli
Born in 1968 in San Mateo, California, USA
Resides and works in Galt, California.
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2024 La Quinta Encore, La Quinta, California
2024 Festival of the Arts, Elk Grove, California
2024 Fine Art in the Park, Los Altos, California
2024 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto, California
2024 Art on the Vine, Fairfield, California
2024 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Mill Valley, California
2024 Marin Art Show (Fall), San Rafael, California
2024 Marin Art Show (Spring), San Rafael, California
2023 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Mill Valley, California
2023 Festival of the Arts, Elk Grove, California
2023 Marin Art Show (Fall), San Rafael, California
2023 Marin Art Show (Spring), San Rafael, California
2023 O.S.D, 2, Elk Grove, California
2023 South Slope Wines, Wilton, California
2023 Wilton Lavender Farm, Wilton, California
2022 “Art Quilts 2”, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, California
2022 Kiwanis Art Fiesta, Sacramento, California
2022 Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, Elk Grove, California
2022 O.S.D. 1, Elk Grove, California
2022 Marin Art Show (Fall), San Rafael, California
2022 Scarab Creative Arts, Inspired by the Sierras show, Fresno, California
2022 Marin Art Show (Spring), San Rafael, California
2022 Gallery Mar, Creative Women Show, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
2021 “Art Quilts 2”, California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, California
2021 Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, Elk Grove, California
2021 Marin Art Show (Fall), San Rafael, California
2021 Marin Art Show (Spring), San Rafael, California
Awards:
2023 Best of Show/ Textile/ Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
Press/Publications:
“Local Artist Honored for innovative artwork”: The Galt Herald,2021
“Cynthia Minoli”: Artist Studio Interview, Good Day Sacramento, 2021
“Cynthia Minoli” Special Feature in Art Quilting Studio, Autumn 2019
“Cynthia Minoli” Special Feature in Art Quilting Studio, Winter 2016
“Cynthia Minoli” Special Feature in Art Quilting Studio, Winter 2014
Contact details:
Studio: 689 Vanduzen Ct.
Galt, Ca. 95632
Website: www.Cynthiaminoli.com
Email: Cynthia@cynthiaminoli.com
Phone: 916-870-7273