About
Patricia Thaxton is a Boston based visual artist, fashion designer and educator. She taught for 35 years and retired as the last Home Economics teacher within the Boston Public Schools system. Following her retirement, she embraced the opportunity to focus on her artwork.
Thaxton’s work is a collection of ideas and images from sketchbooks dated from the 1970’s to the present. She is influenced by moments of everyday life. Her background in family and community development is an evident theme throughout her work.
In addition, her experience with fashion design allows for a unique process as well as an interesting mix of media; ranging from cut pieces of paper accented by chalk pastels, crayon, pencil, watercolor and acrylic paint. No material is off limits.
“I love the freedom I have with mixed media collage. Along my journey, I discovered the elements that fascinate me: texture, color and depth connect each work of art in my collection. Several pieces were inspired by images I’ve collected from newspapers, ads, magazines, and photos that I’ve taken through the ages. I enjoy capturing the culture within and around our daily lives.”