A Deep Conversation With Linda Marcus

Linda b. Marcus b. 1961, Los Angeles, California is amultidisciplinary artist living and working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Drawing on her long history as a storyteller in journalism andfashion, Marcus now focuses on fiber and sculpture.Marcus has an MFA from the school of the Art Institute, a master’sdegree in journalism and philosophy from Marquette University andbachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley.Marcus’ work has been widely exhibited in the Midwest, She hasreceived several residencies including one at the Massachusetts Museumof Contemporary Art.Currently, Marcus is the creative director and co-curator for theSaint Kate Arts hotel in Milwaukee where she continues to push thelimits of contemporary art and provide a platform for other artists.Artist StatementMy work is centered on fiber and its materiality and ephemeralissues of identity and memory.I believe fibers never let go of their history, even as they aremanipulated into surprising new forms. I also believe fiber is mycollaborator. In some cases I work in concert with its materialproperties, in others I stretch, pull, knot or sew it into submission.I also look to other materials, like paint, ink, and clay, to seehow they might “act” like fiber in an effort to expand mystorytelling.It is this experimentation with fiber. The laborious process ofweaving, winding, knotting or layering that creates a meditative modefor me:  one that imbues me or binds me to the work created. It is asimultaneous act of validation and of devotion.website:www.lindamarcusart.cominstagram@lindmarcusdesign