Kristin invites us to pause and discover nature’s subtle wonders through naturally dyed textiles, which she created using time-intensive practices like growing dye plants and weaving on a floor loom.
 

ARTIST STATEMENT

“Through engaging with natural dyes and fibers, my work invites viewers to slow down and connect with nature, encouraging a deeper curiosity for the subtle wonders all around us. I am continually inspired by nature and science, and working with plant matter—especially from my Chicago garden—deepens my own connection to the natural world. Noticing reminds us to pause and discover the intricate beauty and small details in the often overlooked.”
 

ARTIST BIO 

Kristin Field is a textile artist, natural dyer, and gardener based in Chicago. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Fiber and Material Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Kristin was the 2023-2024 Textiles Artist-in-Residence at Lillstreet Art Center, a 2024 Artist to Watch with Comfort Station, and the 2023 Summer Maker-in-Residence with the Chicago Public Library. 

Kristin grows dye plants like indigo, madder, and coreopsis in her small garden alongside food and cut flowers. She uses these plants to create naturally dyed textiles, and she extracts & works with natural pigments to make watercolor paints and inks. Through working with natural dyes, pigments, and fibers, she seeks to give attention and recognition to the subtle wonders that surround us in our everyday lives. Her work values and expresses curiosity, and she is inspired by the intersection of nature, science, and art. 

Kristin enjoys sharing her love of natural dyeing, textile art, and gardening through teaching, and she has taught classes with Botanical Colors, Lillstreet Art Center, Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Public Library, and Lurie Garden. Through her work as an artist and arts educator, she aims to slow down to find new perspectives and to connect more deeply with community and the natural world.