Sharon Bottle Souva

I am an artist who works with fabric.

Growing up on a farm in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains brought about an intimate relationship with the natural world. As a child, I was drawn into the beauty of trees, flowers and rolling farm hills. Inspirations come from the views in gardens, woods, streams and mountains.  I incorporate a sense of realism edged with minimalism to translate the simplicity of nature into my designs. 

The pure nature of fabric with all its complexities and possibilities offers a connection to the creative process. I am continually learning the language of fabric to bring it to its full potential. There is a measure of immediacy as I work intuitively and spontaneously with the cloth. Exploration of the materials and techniques brings fluency of the language of fabric allowing for more calculated choices, along with a freedom to continue the creative process. It is here with fabric that I have found my voice as an artist.

My work is currently at 

Salt City Artisans, Syracuse, NY

Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia, NY

and private and public collections around the country.

Currently I am an associate professor at Onondaga Community College, where I teach color theory and drawing classes. I also hold workshops and classes specializing in fabric art and collage throughout the region.

I received a MA in Studio Art and a BFA / studio art- printmaking concentration from the State University of NY at Oswego.

www.sharonbottlesouva.com