Amy Garbark
July 3 – August 16, 2026
Amy Garbark is an artist and maker based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she operates her studio, garbella. She holds a BFA from Alfred University with a focus in alternative process photography, a foundation that continues to inform her material-driven practice.
Working at the intersection of fiber art, printmaking, and natural dye, Garbark creates wall pieces and quilted hangings using botanically printed cyanotype on fabric. Her work is rooted in experimentation and a deep curiosity for process, often incorporating plant-based pigments and imagery derived directly from her backyard garden. Materials such as indigo, coreopsis, and cosmos become both subject and source, yielding colors and forms that reflect the rhythms of seasonal growth and transformation.
Garbark’s practice is shaped by close observation: daily walks, hikes, and time spent gathering natural materials inform her visual language. Through these processes, she explores connections between the human experience and the natural world, allowing chance, time, and environmental conditions to leave visible traces within the work.
With over fifteen years of experience designing and screenprinting for her studio, Garbark has spent the past six years expanding her focus to include naturally dyed and fiber-based work. In addition to her studio practice, she teaches workshops in natural dye, basketry, and cyanotype at her own studio as well as at craft schools, botanical gardens, and museums, fostering a broader appreciation for tactile processes and sustainable materials.
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Call for Exhibit Proposals
Calling all artists, creatives, and collectors! The Sewickley Public Library is seeking proposals for engaging exhibits in their display cases for the 2026 season. The display cases are ideal for solo exhibits or small group shows. There are eight display cases, roughly 46”h x 45”w x 11”d each with removable shelves. 2-dimensional work as well as small 3-dimensional objects may be displayed. Exhibits last approximately 6 weeks. Visual artists working in any media, as well as those with collections of art or artifacts to display, are encouraged to apply.
Fill out our Exhibit Submission Form for consideration.