Sheila Hicks American artist Sheila Hicks lying on one of her textile installations in the exhibition “Foray into Chromatic Zones,” at the Hayward Gallery, London, 2015. (more) Sheila Hicks American artist Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sheila-Hicks Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sheila-Hicks Also known as: Francine Rae Hicks Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 3, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Original name: Francine Rae Hicks (Show more) Born: July 24, 1934, Hastings, Nebraska, U.S. (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Sheila Hicks (born July 24, 1934, Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.) is an American artist renowned for her groundbreaking approach to textile art, creating fiber works that defy traditional two-dimensional forms. Her work incorporates raw materials, such as linen flax, wool, synthetic threads, and industrial fibers as well as found objects, including shells, feathers, and clean hospital laundry. It is marked by vivid colors and sculptural shapes that are freestanding or that sprout from gallery walls and ceilings. Hicks was the eldest child of Frances Hicks (née Weingart) and Ray Hicks and had two brothers, William Hicks and John Hicks. All three ...(100 of 796 words)

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