Eli West
“Felt is disorderly, entropic, full of entrapped energy” Susan Brown, Felt Craft
The Artist
Eli West is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice has an emphasis on textiles, specifically felting techniques. In 2021 they received an MFA in Applied Craft + Design from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Eli’s practice is a painterly, garish, and joyful reflection on a queer human experience. They primarily work with wool and other fibers to create wall hangings, sculptural pieces, and soft abstractions with a high level of detail and precision. Their studio is currently based out of 40 West Arts District in Lakewood Colorado.
16 in x 16 in, Mixed Felted and Braided Fiber, 2019
4 ft x 2 ft 7 in, Mixed Felted Fiber, 2021
2 ft x 4 ft, Mixed Felted Fiber, 2021
5 ft x 4 ft, Mixed Felted Fiber, 2021
28 in x 22 in, Mixed Felted Fiber, 2021
approx. 1 ft 5 in x 2 ft 4 in, Mixed Media with wood, feathers, repurposed jockstrap, acrylic paint and found materials, 2021
28 in x 22 in, Mixed Felted Fiber, 2020
Approx 5 ft x 4 ft, Wall Paint, 2018
5 ft x 4 ft, Mixed Felted Fiber, 2021