Fiber Artist
Mary Flaisig was a fiber artist who lived and worked in Sedona Arizona from 1995 to her death in 2024. She earned her BA from San Diego State University. Before moving to Sedona she had been a practicing fiber artist in Southern California working in tapestry and basketry. Since moving to Sedona her primary focus was the exploration of woven sculptural forms. Her sculptures are on branches which Mary found in the Sedona area.
Flaisig wove on a structure of rattan that she built on branches which were often Manzanita wood. For the weft in her weaving Flaisig used yarns in wool, mohair, silk, rayon, and other unique fibers.
Flaisig was selected for numerous juried shows. She was a featured as artist in the Sedona Arts Center Gallery many times. She completed numerous custom pieces. Her work is still collected locally and nationally.
Artist Statement
“I use the play of light on the varied surfaces, colors and textures of a fiber piece to create beauty. The years I wove intricate tapestries sharpened my color sense. Now I find the movement in sculpture more personally satisfying than weaving flat tapestry. The challenge of the fiber artist is to create a piece which can only be successfully interpreted in fiber. Using the contrast of traditional wool and contemporary man made fibers adds excitement to my woven work.”
