EVELYN POLITZER
1961 — 2026"...conveying nature's plea for interconnectedness through yarn, thread and fabric."
Knitting Connection with the Earth
"I am a visual artist focused on conveying nature's plea for interconnectedness through yarn, thread, and fabric. Using traditional textile methods like knitting, weaving, and embroidery, I mainly work with soft hand-dyed fibers to create unconventional pieces ranging from small two-dimensional tapestries to monumental sculptural forms."
"My practice has roots in my native land of Uruguay... The relationship between the fibers I work with and the place where I was born evokes the comfort of belonging, no matter where I am in the world."
A deep dive into Evelyn's organic process, Uruguay heritage, and her sculptural installation practice.
Featured Artworks
Nature's Map
2020Nature’s Map. 2020. Drawing without paper. 8’ x 12’ x 3” approx. Hand knit with merino wool, wire, natural branches.
Felt Seascapes
2024Felt Seascapes. 2024. 4' x 16'. Wet felting, hand dyed yarn. Sponsored by Malabrigo Yarn.
Threads of Connection
2021Threads of Connection. 2021. Hand knit installation. 12' x 8'.
Fiber Mobile
2016-2019Fiber Mobile. Hanging Sculpture. 2016 - 2019. 7’ x 5’ x 1’ 5”. 150 'hexapuffs' hand knit with merino yarn hanging from copper wire.
Co-founding FAMA (Fiber Artists Miami Association)
Evelyn Politzer dedicated her life not just to her own creations, but to nurturing the fiber art ecosystem. Through FAMA, she fostered a community of hundreds of textile artists, advancing fiber arts as a contemporary discipline in South Florida.
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