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afro <br /> V �t <br /> Jean Cerasani — Textile Artist <br /> Jean Cerasani studied at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and at L'Academia in Venice, <br /> Italy. She began fabric design while at the School of Batik in NYC in 1969. She has <br /> worked as an interior designer and has several installations of her work in businesses <br /> and homes. She has designed and executed costumes for theater and dance and has <br /> created art-to-wear garments.dean moved here from Miami, where she taught for <br /> many years. Primarily a fabric dyer, she also works in watercolor, egg tempera, clay <br /> and collaged box constructions. <br /> In addition to Arts in Education residencies through The ArtsCenter, she has taught <br /> locally at Afterschool Arts Immersion (ArtsCenter); Children's Art Workshops at Schools <br /> in Alamance County, NC; John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC; and Summer <br /> Camps at Carolina Friends School in Durham NC <br /> /am who l am most completely through my art. My life experiences and pleasures are <br /> translated through my work as an artist. While / work, l immerse myself in realms <br /> where l find balance and satisfaction. Most of my subject matter comes from the day to <br /> day experiences of life, a walk with a friend, tending a garden, the raising of my <br /> children, the love of my family, the realm of my dreams. http:lJeancerasani.com/ <br /> http://jeancerasani.com/ <br /> http://jeancerasani.com/textiles/silk-tapestries/ <br /> http://ieancerasani.com/textiles/custom-fabrics/ <br /> EDUCATION <br /> Pratt Institute—Brooklyn, New York <br /> L'Academia—Venice, Italy <br /> School of Batik with Jyotirindra Roy—New York City <br /> Chow's Studio of Chinese Painting— Miami, Florida <br /> EXPERIENCE <br />