Anastasia Azure:
Anastasia Azure creates dimensional-weave, sculptural wall mandalas, by interlacing textiles and metalsmithing with contemporary materials. The geometric patterns of a mandala represent the essence of the universe as a harmonious system. Weaving, as a structure and a process, embodies rhythm and order. By combining plastics and wire, she utilizes a traditional textile technique in which two distinct layers are loom-woven simultaneously. The layers undulate and intersect, exploring the grace of geometry.

Anastasia recently completed a three-year artist residency at the Appalachian Center for Craft. She has earned degrees from the Revere Academy of Jewelry Art in San Francisco and the California College of Arts and Crafts.

Her work won the 2008 Niche Award for Handwoven Fibers. She was featured at the ACC Baltimore show as a 2008 Searchlight Artist. AmericanStyle magazine highlighted her in the August issue, “Emerging Artists 2007: 10 to Watch.” Her artwork is published and exhibited nationally as well as internationally.

Albedo
Albedo - Side Detail
Parallax
Parallax - Side Detail
Palace Walls
Metal Mandala