Biography
Elizabeth Tuttle prefers crochet over other fiber techniques because it allows her the most freedom to produce two- and three-dimensional pieces. Her subjects are common architectural details; her compositions derive from her own photographs of public spaces. Tuttle simplifies these images by excluding much of the detail and rendering them in imaginary color. Using single crochet, she develops subtle tone graduations by changing one color for another in each successive row. "My interest is to transform mundane surroundings into the idealized places of my imagination."
Born in 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tuttle lives and maintains a studio in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Heidelberg, Germany ('66-'67), Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin (BA '69) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, (MS '75, MFA '77). Recipient of the Wisconsin State Arts Board Fellowship ('81). Recipient of Individual Artist Fellowship; National Endowment for the Arts ('83).
Born in 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tuttle lives and maintains a studio in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Heidelberg, Germany ('66-'67), Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin (BA '69) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, (MS '75, MFA '77). Recipient of the Wisconsin State Arts Board Fellowship ('81). Recipient of Individual Artist Fellowship; National Endowment for the Arts ('83).
Elizabeth Tuttle
Self Portrait
Crocheted cotton sewing thread
Glass beads
11” x 14”
