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About Courtenay Tie Dye
In the 1960’s, I developed a tie dye style and folding technique which I call 'Geometriart'.
This method creates a style of origami tie dye of the fine art caliber.
I became widely known for the many tie dye t-shirts, mandalas, speaker fronts and backdrops I created for ' The Grateful Dead' and I became most remembered for my stage pieces. My journey began during the Psychedelic era where vibrant colors and a free spirit were combined to create fun and whimsical clothing and dynamic art.
Symmetrical with harmonious colors – my art designs have become of part of tie dye history and remain unique among other tie dye methods used by brilliant artists on the scene today.
An aesthetic balance of color and design which portrays dimensionality, dynamics and imagery. Please share and enjoy these new age visual expressions!
Sunday Sessions with Courtenay Pollock
Dear Friends, check out these videos of Courtenay's life. A new episode is posted every Sunday.
This mandala was mounted with simple dimensional lumber to create an outstanding display.
More about Courtenay Tie Dye and the greatful dead
Greatful Dead Days
In the early days the Grateful Dead experience was all about the magic and the consciousness of a new era. I was fortunate to come unto the scene in those magical times, and can now share a part in Rock History...
Large Mandalas. The Story
My first ever commission back in 1969 was to create a Mandala for a meditation/yoga room at a boutique in New York. I had just developed my unique tie dye method using geometric folding and dipping in hot water aniline base dyes...
My Work as Original Origami Fractal Art
I have spent years trying to explain what I do. The best description I feel is Tie dye Origami Fractal Art. I have called it 'Geometriart' as well, a name I came up with to describe it...