Dre McLeod

Divine Self

Textiles

“Through art, I navigate my inner emotions and find solace, and I aspire to offer viewers a similar comforting and introspective experience. The softness and tactile nature of textiles, inherently associated with comfort, become a metaphorical embrace, inviting the viewer into a gentle and contemplative space. I aim to create art that could be achieved through other mediums but is intentionally conveyed through the transformative and comforting nature of textiles.”

— Dre McLeod

About the artist

Dre McLeod

American

Dre McLeod is a contemporary fiber artist based in Ohio. She earned her BFA in Fashion Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2008, where her passion for fiber arts first took root. With a distinctive artistic voice, Dre's work has been shown at galleries in West Virginia, Ohio, and California. Her thought-provoking pieces have garnered attention and earned her a growing community of collectors throughout the United States. Combining her love for repurposed, vintage, and rescued textiles with influences from historical art movements, Dre's artwork redefines the boundaries of traditional quilting. Through her intricate appliqué and textile compositions, she explores themes of self reflection and human connection. Continuously evolving her practice, Dre pushes the boundaries of fiber art, expanding its possibilities as a medium.