Hi! I'm Beth Latture.

To Thine Own Self - fabric applique/bead embroidery

Working with FINE has been a great experience.  As you can see from the previous posts, there are wonderfully diverse talents here, each of us unique in our expressions.  In my work, I usually start with a theme and then let the materials dictate the process.  I am drawn to themes about spirituality and myth.  The picture above is one of many pieces that I have done that use my handprint.

Foundling - Willow - mixed media

Willow is one of my Foundling series.  This series of swaddled sleeping infants continues to occupy my imagination as relics of a yet undiscovered mythology.

Vision Tower - mixed media mosaic

The Vision Tower is one of the few "non-fiber" pieces that I have made.  It is mirror mosaic with many eye shaped designs embedded throughout.

It is inspired by the many mirror mosaics at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. If you haven't been there - GO!  It's amazing!

Currently, I work at Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland.  It is a fabulous school that teaches acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other healing arts.  I am enrolled in the Transformative Leadership and Social Change program there.  I am challenged and inspired by the teachings and community there.  Much of the learning there is based in the Chinese wisdom traditions and Five Element Theory.  The five elements are Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire.

Wood - mixed media fiber

Wood is the element that corresponds with the Spring.  Here is a piece that represents some of the attributes of that element.

I made a piece for each of the elements and have them hanging in my house as a reminder of the gifts of each of the elements/seasons as we cycle through them.  It is a wonderful way to stay connected to the rhythms of nature.

If you'd like to see more of my work, check out my website: www.sparklingsoulstudio.com