Gilman, Cicely

I was born in Boulder, Colorado. In 1968 we moved to Vienna, Austria. Living in Europe has influenced my life and artwork. I graduated from St. Martin’s College of Art with a BA and Honors degree in Textiles and Fashion in 1979. After living in New York City for six years, I moved to Los Angeles, where I took up silk painting. Much of my work is inspired by Fine Art and Folk Art. I often use mythological themes, but have branched out to abstract experimental techniques. I have expanded my art works to include watercolors, acrylic and oil painting, photography, jewelry, and doll making. Along with membership in the Surface Artist’s Association, I am active with the Arroyo Arts Collective.

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Gilman, Cicely

“Van Gogh” 45”x45” Hand painted silk habotai scarf with clear gutta resist.

“Van Gogh”
 45”x45”
Hand painted silk habotai scarf with clear gutta resist.

“Salt and Magic Stripes” 72”x22”Hand painted silk crepe scarf. Hand painted under colors, with salt, sprayed water, and discharged painted stripes on top.

“Salt and Magic Stripes”
72”x22”
Hand painted silk crepe scarf. Hand painted under colors, with salt, sprayed water, and discharged painted stripes on top.

“Church of the Greater Pussycat” 24”x24” Hand painted wall art with black gutta resist on silk crepe panel Framed in acrylic painted wood frame.

“Church of the Greater Pussycat”
24”x24”
Hand painted wall art with black gutta resist on silk crepe panel Framed in acrylic painted wood frame.

“Electric Zebra Stripe” 72”x22” Close-up of chiffon and beaded scarf. Hand painted under colors, then shibori pole wrapped, and top surface discharged.

“Electric Zebra Stripe”
72”x22”
Close-up of chiffon and beaded scarf. Hand painted under colors, then shibori pole wrapped, and top surface discharged.
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