Jill Wagoner

Wagoner is a North Carolina artist. She received her art education at the Design School of North Carolina State University. However, her skill in the art of marbling is entirely self-taught. To produce a marbled design, Jill starts with a shallow tray of water, sprinkling thousands of paint droplets on the water's surface. Next she pulls a series of combs through the paint, each successive comb producing a more intricate pattern than the previous one. When the desired image is formed, she gently lays a piece of silk on the water to absorb the floating design. After proper treatment with heat to make the paint permanent, the marbled silk is sewn into ties and scarves. Jill designs and executes every marbling composition herself. Each is unique due to the nature of the process. Marbling is an art that originated over a thousand years ago and historic samples are often seen as covers or end papers of fine books. By incorporating memorable patterns from the past with her own imaginative, original creations, Jill hopes not only to preserve but also to advance and expand the marbling art. Fiber • Booth 124 919 552-9137 Fuquay-Varina, NC Award of Distinction 2005 J ill Wagoner is a North Carolina artist. She received her art education at the Design School of North Carolina State University. However, her skill in the art of marbling is entirely self-taught. To produce a marbled design, Jill starts with a shallow tray of water, sprinkling thousands of paint droplets on the water's surface. Next she pulls a series of combs through the paint, each successive comb producing a more intricate pattern than the previous one. When the desired image is formed, she gently lays a piece of silk on the water to absorb the floating design. After proper treatment with heat to make the paint permanent, the marbled silk is sewn into ties and scarves. Jill designs and executes every marbling composition herself. Each is unique due to the nature of the process. Marbling is an art that originated over a thousand years ago and historic samples are often seen as covers or end papers of fine books. By incorporating memorable patterns from the past with her own imaginative, original creations, Jill hopes not only to preserve but also to advance and expand the marbling art. Fiber • Booth 124 919 552-9137 Fuquay-Varina, NC J Award of Distinction 2005 ill Wagoner is a North Carolina artist. She received her art education at the Design School of North Carolina State University. However, her skill in the art of marbling is entirely self-taught. To produce a marbled design, Jill starts with a shallow tray of water, sprinkling thousands of paint droplets on the water's surface. Next she pulls a series of combs through the paint, each successive comb producing a more intricate pattern than the previous one. When the desired image is formed, she gently lays a piece of silk on the water to absorb the floating design. After proper treatment with heat to make the paint permanent, the marbled silk is sewn into ties and scarves. Jill designs and executes every marbling composition herself. Each is unique due to the nature of the process. Marbling is an art that originated over a thousand years ago and historic samples are often seen as covers or end papers of fine books. By incorporating memorable patterns from the past with her own imaginative, original creations, Jill hopes not only to preserve but also to advance and expand the marbling art.