Where FABRIC Meets FIRE
My Story
Art has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I was born in Moldova during the Soviet era, when creativity was a ‘quiet’ form of freedom. As a child, I was surrounded by craft — my mother constantly weaving and sewing, and my father, a draftsman, etching images into wood with fire. I unconsciously traced their gestures, absorbing their love for craft.
Today, I am a multidisciplinary artist specializing in experimental textile art and large-scale murals. This space, however, is devoted to the art closest to my heart—my textile work.
I began my journey in textile art with a focus on weaving and batik art while studying in Moldova. Years later, while pursuing my Master’s at Florida Atlantic University, I reinvented my relationship with fabric. One day, in my studio, I used matchsticks to scorch some threads on the back of a framed fabric. As I watched the edges of the fabric melt, I was captivated by the textures that emerged. In that moment, I fell in love with the process of scorching. I realized that this technique carries a profound meaning as it destroys and transforms. Since then, it became my medium, and instead of painting, I began to scorch.
From there, my work explores the alchemy of material transformation, through scorching, layering, and sculpting, pushing the boundaries of traditional textile arts, blending craft with concept and tradition with innovation. This technique allows me to create tactile landscapes that I call visions from the other side. Oftentimes, they resemble dreamlike scenes and allude to moments of decay, transformation, and loss. Each scorched edge, melted thread, and shadowed contour becomes part of a larger emotional terrain. Through fire, the fabric is transformed — what once was whole becomes fragmented, layered, and reimagined, evoking both beauty and impermanence.
If you have arrived here, you likely share a curiosity for the handmade, the layered, the meaningful.
My textile work has been on permanent display at the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History since the late 1990s. It is a piece of living heritage that continues to inspire new generations through craft and tradition.
MURALS BY GEORGETA
Besides working with textiles, I am also a passionate mural artist. My background includes training in drawing, painting, and design, which I have applied to large-scale murals in public, commercial, and private spaces. Over the years, I have been awarded mural projects for city halls, fire stations, parks, schools, cultural centers, and community spaces. I have also created custom murals for businesses and private homes.
I bring the same care and curiosity to mural-making as to my textile work. Whether I am collaborating with students on an educational mural or painting a spiritual scene in a sacred space, I take time to listen, research, and connect with the place and the people.
I have climbed scaffolds, painted in extreme weather, and worked across different languages and cultures to bring murals to life. Each project reminds me that murals can do more than decorate a wall—they can uplift and connect entire communities.
To view my mural art, please visit muralsbygeorgeta.com
Words from Curators & Collaborators
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Leah Brown, curator & fine artist, FAT Village
In my 15 years of collaborations with Georgeta, I have come to cherish her creativity, dependability, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to excellence. From her textile installations to her nature-rich murals, Georgeta's work is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Virginia Fifield, fine artist
In 2010, I first met Georgeta Fondos at a business class for artists by the Artists as Entrepreneurs Institute.(…) Georgeta introduced herself after the presentation and bravely expressed interest in curating the next year’s exhibition. I was impressed with her experience and her powerful textile-based artworks. She produced a great exhibition the following year, during which we became friends. Over the years, we have shared the ups and downs in the art world and art opportunities that have benefited us both. We both have learned that one of our best resources for our careers was other artists.
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Linda Flynn, artist consultant at Cultural Planning
Georgeta is an amazing artist, a sharp businesswoman, and community-minded! The love of her craft and community really comes through on her projects – and of course, they are done to the client specifications and always on time (or early!). If you get a chance, work with Georgeta – I highly recommend the experience!
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Teresa Miller, vice-president, Garden of Life
Georgeta is absolutely AMAZING. She is able to take a verbal concept and transform it into an incredible, tangible creation. We have had her paint several murals in our office, and each one is phenomenal!! …Georgeta was AMAZING to work with. Her creativity knows no boundaries, and her creations bring joy to all who view them.
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Karla Walter, fine artist, curator & former Gallery Director at Palm Beach State College
I have known Georgeta for a long time and admire her talent and imagination. I have personally worked with her when I worked and curated at the Art Gallery at Palm Beach State College. The materials she works with are delicate and create an ethereal feeling in a gallery setting. The work brings you closer to what one is observing. (…) Her attention to the smallest details distinguishes her artistry and devotion to everything she creates. I am honored to know and admire Georgeta.
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Beth Ravitz, public artist & consultant
I have worked with Georgeta on three Public Art mural projects… I have had the privilege to witness her work ethic and ability to communicate and work with staff and stakeholders to achieve a consensus regarding the final mural. She is a tireless worker who constantly reworks her designs to accommodate all the opinions offered. I highly recommend Georgeta Fondos as an extremely creative artist, muralist, professional artist, and creative mind to execute a mural for you.
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