Magdalena Abakanowicz

Agora by Magdalena Abakanowicz, permanent installation in Grant Park, Chicago

There are so many giants in the field of fiber arts that we now stand on the shoulders of, and I love to read about them and their work. They are remarkable for their innovation, vision, and hard work. They are inspiring for those of us that are on the same path, and teach us that the creative spirit has a long history of makers that blazed trails against formidable odds.

One such artist is Magdalena Abakanowicz. This amazing artist from Poland, grew up during some of the most tumultuous times in history, World War II and the spread of Communism. This  remarkable woman, even with these obstacles, managed to make her art and become an internationally recognized talent. Her story is one of the most inspiring I have read. I hope you will take a moment to find out more about her. Here are two links to her information:

http://www.abakanowicz.art.pl/

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalena_Abakanowicz