See my art at the Great Lakes Aquarium, November 6 - January 4. Artist reception November 14, 6:00-8:00 pm Everyone is welcome! No entrance fee to visit the gallery.
About Me
About Natalija
About Natalija
About Natalija
I work from a 126-year-old cottage studio on Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota, overlooking Hearding Island. The shifting light, the calls of eagles, and the rhythm of the water shape my days and my art. Before focusing on fabric collage, I worked as a fashion designer in San Francisco and later founded Dock 5, a small business creating han
I work from a 126-year-old cottage studio on Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota, overlooking Hearding Island. The shifting light, the calls of eagles, and the rhythm of the water shape my days and my art. Before focusing on fabric collage, I worked as a fashion designer in San Francisco and later founded Dock 5, a small business creating hand-printed canvas bags. That experience continues to guide my work—uniting design, craft, and mindful attention to process.
Fabric Collage
About Natalija
About Natalija
I choose fabric collage because it holds both clarity and surprise. From a distance, the image reads as a whole, but up close, the fabric piecing comes into focus, revealing my process. The intuitive sense of understanding the process makes the work inviting, while the details unfold slowly as the eye lingers. I want that experience to mi
I choose fabric collage because it holds both clarity and surprise. From a distance, the image reads as a whole, but up close, the fabric piecing comes into focus, revealing my process. The intuitive sense of understanding the process makes the work inviting, while the details unfold slowly as the eye lingers. I want that experience to mirror how close observation deepens our understanding of the natural world.
My Inspiration
About Natalija
My Inspiration
The wildlife surrounding Hearding Island is my daily muse. From herons and foxes to damselflies and mergansers, I draw inspiration from the creatures that thrive along this narrow edge of water and land. Observing their activities deepens my connection to this place and reminds me how art and environment are intertwined. I offer not only
The wildlife surrounding Hearding Island is my daily muse. From herons and foxes to damselflies and mergansers, I draw inspiration from the creatures that thrive along this narrow edge of water and land. Observing their activities deepens my connection to this place and reminds me how art and environment are intertwined. I offer not only a record of my encounters, but also an invitation—to pause, to look closely, and to imagine what it means to share the world with the wild.