Weave of Life
Mindfully made art and objects that honor nature, memory, and the beauty of what’s often overlooked.
Overview
Weave of Life is an evolving modular installation by Nancy Fritz, a Fort Wayne-based artist whose work combines encaustic painting, salvaged materials, and sacred geometry to explore memory, nature, and community connection. The current scope will include 600–700 individually crafted encaustic and mixed media panels, forming a large-scale Flower of Life pattern—a symbol used across cultures to represent wholeness and interconnection.
The earliest panels incorporate drawings, handwriting, and personal imagery from the last 40 years of the artist’s life. As the project grows, Nancy is integrating reclaimed materials sourced through Wunderkammer Company’s Zero Landfill Day, transforming discarded design samples into contemplative works of art. These materials include textiles, upholstery, carpet tiles, and other remnants that would otherwise enter the waste stream. The modular nature of the work allows it to expand, adapt, and travel to public exhibitions while maintaining a strong connection to place and community.
Weave of Life will serve as both a large-scale visual archive and a platform for community dialogue around sustainability, connection, and creative transformation.
Project Timeline: This is a 12-month project running from April 2026 to April 2027.
Goal: $50,000 in funding to expand and implement this phase of the project
Instillation concept mock-up
Reimagining what we discard. Rediscovering what connects us.
Support the Project
Support the creation of new work, materials, and community workshops.
Every contribution—no matter the size—helps this project grow.
Make a Personal Contribution
Collect a Seed
Become personally part of the Weave of Life by purchasing or commissioning your very own Weave of Life piece.
Sponsor the Project
Help bring this installation to life through direct funding. Your support helps cover materials, time, documentation, and community connection.
While not tax-deductible, these sponsorships include recognition and visibility on my website, social media, and at events or workshops.
Have leftover samples, swatches, or materials with a story? Your discards could become part of the installation. Contact Nancy for material donations.
Donate Materials
Spread the Word
Share the project with others who value creativity, sustainability, and community. Every share helps the weave grow.
Every panel holds a moment —
a breath, a memory, a piece of place.
Weave of Life project progress page coming soon!
