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Nadine M. Cuffy

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Artist Statement:

Dr. Nadine M. Cuffy is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who, for the last twelve years, has steadily re-invented herself into the fiber artist she is today. As a passionate advocate for embracing and pursuing one's dream, Nadine has immersed herself in her love of all things fabric and fiber.

A self-taught fiber artist, Nadine's work reveals her comfort with, and love for both the traditional and the contemporary art quilt. Varied ethnic motifs, bold color, compelling design, and sense of play characterize her creations. The combination of multicultural design elements is found throughout her body of work as well. Most pieces are richly embellished, hand appliquéd and quilted. A variety of different textiles are used, including fabrics from all over the world in addition to the artist's own hand-painted and hand-dyed fabric.

Nadine's work has been exhibited in many different venues and she has taught a variety of classes. She was awarded two artist's grants for her work and has a permanent installation of an art quilt (Thelma's Sky) at Francis House; a hospice facility. She was also commissioned to design and install a commemorative quilt for World AIDS Day (1999). In December, 2007 her Kwanzaa Quilt was featured on a PBS talk show. The launch of www.fiberinspired.com in 2007 marks Nadine's continued growth as an artist and entrepreneur.

Commissions:
Francis House, Syracuse, New York; June/2000 Received commission to design and install a wall quilt ("Thelma's Sky" - 45"x 72") for Francis House - a residential hospice program operating through the Catholic Diocese of Central New York.
Southwest Community Center: FACES program, Syracuse, New York; September/1999 Commission completed for the design and installation of a commemorative quilt honoring clients who have died of AIDS-related diseases. The quilt "All Flames Are One" was presented during a World AIDS Day dinner.

Awards:
* Recipient of 2000 Senator John A. DeFrancisco Community Arts Grant
* Recipient of 2001 Individual Artist Grant offered by the Onondaga County Cultural Resources Council

Organizations:
Surface Design Association (SDA)
Studio Art Quilts Association (SAQA)
Central New York Art Guild, Inc.
www.fiberinspired.com

Echoes of Blue
(26 x 22)
February, 2000
Hand appliqued, machine quilted commercial fabric.
Nadine M. Cuffy

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"Cellular"
August 2006
(17" x 23")
Cotton fabric. Machine pieced, hand quilted and appliqued.

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"Crop Circles"
(16" x 19")
Linen and silk fabric. Cotton and silk fiber. Hand appliqued and quilted.

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"Mountain View"
(18" x 41")
Cotton and silk fabric. Hand appliqued and quilted. Machine embellished.

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artwork

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artwork 1

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artwork 2

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quiltgal

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quiltgal 1

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