Patricia Autenrieth

About the Artist

Pat Autenrieth is a mixed media artist working in Hyattsville, MD using photography, computer, silkscreen, rubbings, rubber stamps, drawing, painting, collage, embroidery, applique, photo dye and quilting. Find more images and a resume at http://www.arsaut.com

Artist's Statement

My interest in street debris, adese, junk mail and assorted social clichés leads me to work idiosyncratically and erratically, so the result is often social commentary, satire and humor — my work these days is seldom solemn. I employ a variety techniques: drawing, painting, inkjet printing, embroidery, appliqué, hand and machine quilting. I often use found objects and vintage fabrics. Overall mine is a collage approach with an emphasis on play with which I explore the unexpected ideas that I stumble across and by which it is my intent to increase my self awareness.