“Thinking about how fibers are interwoven and combined, I create tension with an element of beauty. As a fiber artist using upcycled textiles, my artwork sends an evocative environmental message, layering texture and color to create dynamic disruption. Heavily inspired by nature, my work parallels the inner struggles of trauma, chaos, and repair. My work inspires exploring beyond the familiar first look and dives into the state of changing emotions in a state of flux. “

Karin Tuck Petersen is a fiber artist living in Austin, TX. She received her BFA at Otis College of Art and Design, in Los Angeles, CA. Her recent exhibitions include ‘Texas Top 20’ at Ao5 Gallery, ‘CVA Resident Exhibition’ at Chautauqua Institution in NY, ‘Imagine’ at Texas State University, ‘Evolving’ at Good Dad Studios/Art for the People in Austin, TX, ‘Woman in Art’ at the Hive Gallery, in Bee Cave, TX, various group shows at Art for the People, The Hive Gallery, and collections at Finery and Cake in Lakeway, TX. Her work has been featured in Voyage Austin, Canvas Rebel and Wilder Roam Publication. She attended the Chautauqua Visual Arts Residency at Chautauqua Institute in 2024.