Welcome to Sumi Foley Art
"I started working on my art almost 30 years ago.
I believe that art can help our human condition from an individual level to a wider level.
This is a big motivation for me to keep doing my art. Thank you for your support."
Sumi's Media
Pieces On Canvas
Small pieces of colored silk as pigment on canvas.
"It is amazing when light falls on the surface of the fabric. Colors vibrate and bounce the light into the air. This excites the imagination and takes us to many creative places. I believe imagination is essential for human beings."
Hand Woven Nests
Sumi has been weaving big bird’s nests (diameter 3-4 feet) since 2019.
She uses grapevines that she harvests from neighboring gardens and farms.
“This process, making the nests of raw materials from nature, teaches me
to wait, be patient and take action when the time is right.
Each nest is a place to grow, take off, come back and rest when you need to.
We need these places, not only physically but also spiritually.”
Hand Stitched Pieces
"We are just like a piece of fabric.
Each has a different color
Each has a different pattern
Each has a different story
Through each life
Let’s sew us together nicely, carefully
And make a beautiful story for the next generations."