Artist Statement

Sandra Samaniego

I am a mixed media / artist love many crafts and incorporate them into my quilts: beads, buttons, sequins, paper crafts, yarn,  photos, metal, wood, shells, plastics, dolls, recycled materials for starters. . I enjoy color very much and whimsical themes as well. My work tends to be uplifting, cheerful, playful.  Outside of the box describes my creations. I am an art quilter, non traditional in style, love abstract, geometric designs.  "what if?" is a favorite theme in my work and i can be described at times as weird, wacky and wild in my ideas for art.  The quilt police have given up on me. I break many rules in quilting often. I love the results: different, fresh, unexpected. I love trying out new techniques and am always on the lookout for more. Quilting exhilarates me. I hope i convey that to people who view my work.

My quilts are mixed media in nature because I love many craft mediums. I love whimsy and strive to create cheerful uplifting work. I am a art quilter, nontraditional, outside of the box works for me and describes my creations.