Marianne Senechal DuBois-
Influences from
the natural world.
My first inspiration came from my mother, an artist and
teacher, who encouraged my interest in nature and the exploration of fiber
arts. In college I pursued studies of rocks and landforms and subsequently
began my career as a geologist. While I have found this field rewarding,
I’ve never lost my early enthusiasm for the fiber arts.
Geological
training has helped me to develop the precision necessary for being a good
scientist. I’ve also taken numerous textile classes where
I learned new techniques and enhanced my ability to produce quality felt. This
training has freed me to experiment with the medium and to produce sound
fabrics of novel design.
Using silk and cotton as a foundation, I create fabrics
with a specific drape, hand, texture, and color palette to compliment my
garment designs. Fine
layers of English, Australian, New Zealand or U.S. wools are incorporated
into each textile. Luxurious fibers such as cashmere, alpaca and qiviut
are often used as well.
Marianne Senechal DuBois
Bath, Maine USA
207.442.7228
info@duboisderoche.com