Short Bio
Maringer began sewing in 1994. Prior to working with fiber, he worked with clay, creating mozaics and pottery. Sewing and working with fibers became his main focus when he worked as a sales associate for Husqvarna Viking, eventually leading to managing a corporate store in Ohio. When working, he enjoyed teaching his customers how best to use the machines they purchased and running sewing demonstrations, including machine embroidery. During this time he began networking with local quilters and creating art quilts. Maringer's art has always had a tactile component which lead him to working with Tyvek, a DuPont product. Painting the Tyvek and heat distressing it created many interesting unique pieces to touch and look at. While working with Tyvek, he started expermenting with embroidering on fiberglass screen, a much more industrial material unlike conventional cotton most people embroider on. Working with the screen is Maringer's main interset in his current body of work.
Statement
Working with unconventional fibers like fiberglass screen and Tyvek, a DuPont product. These materials challenge him to work much differently then working with conventional materials as he did in the past. Throughout the design and construction process there is an added engineering aspect that challenges not only the construction but the display of each piece created.
Resume / CV
Exhibitions
Sacred Threads 2005
Contemporary Works of Fiber, Canton Ohio Museum of Art 2008 group show
My Spirit Rises Exhibition, 6 featured artists 2010
Celebrating Artist of Akron Ohio 2012
Like but not Like, Fiber works by Theodore Maringer & Carole Pollard 2014
Form not Function 2014
Art Quilt Elements 2022
Fiber Works by Theodore Maringer Solo Show 2022
Quilt National 2023
Art Quilt Elements 2024
Education and Interests
Current President, Artist of Rubber City
Past President, Summit Lapidary Club – two terms
Graduate, Northcoast Medical Training Academy – Licensed Massage Therapy
Reiki Master
Special Olympics Coach - Soccer, Bowling, Basketball, Ice Skating & Softball
Volunteer for Ms. Wheelchair USA, The Dane Foundation
Owner/Handler – Delta Society Therapy Dogs
