Alison Altafi “the only way out is through"

Alison Altafi “the only way out is through" 2025

Textile Art, Handspun Art Yarn, Rope, Beads, Trimmings, Cord, Framed
Dimensions 19 x 13 inches, framed 24 x 16.5 inches
Unique
Signed on verso

Alison Altafi is a mixed-media fiber artist based in Syracuse, New York, whose practice takes a nontraditional approach to weaving. Her artistic journey began in her twenties with the creation of wall hangings and traditional tapestries. Over time, she evolved toward weaving within frames, drawn to the cyclical nature of the process and finding it deeply cathartic and meditative.

Through her work, Altafi aims to create pieces that evoke a sense of magic, otherworldliness, and fantasy. Her immersive fiber works offer a space for escape and contemplation. In 2021, Fiber Art Now Magazine featured her work in its “Emerging Artist Showcase,” and since then, her weavings have been exhibited in museums and galleries and featured in publications across the country.

Artist Statement
"In my work, I blend a variety of materials—hand-spun and hand dyed yarns, repurposed fabrics, beads, vintage textiles and lace. These elements come together to create woven landscapes that transport viewers to magical, otherworldly realms—spaces where I too can escape into. Lead by both grief and hope, I craft intricate woven worlds that invite both tactile exploration and a sense of wonder." - Alison Altafi