the above three still in the working stage show the ideas of embroidery; the one on the left a representation of 'daisy' stitch
Friday, 18 April 2014
New Work
it seems a long time ago that i last posted but i have been busy with lots to think about. i have to admit that i cannot multi-task which i am meant to be able to do as a woman but i cannot. i can however think of more than one thing so i am mentally thinking of other works whilst getting on with the current one. SWTG have an exhibition at Ilminster this year with the title 'Pathways'. i have been working on a theme of learning and sampling; how people used to learn from an early age to write, count and later to embroider and make things.
so i have been working on a range of small randomish samples to be joined together which will eventually turn into the spine of a book.....? using some traditional techniques and stenciling etc. so the ones above from right show how we learn to write by joining the dots, then looping through holes, ways of forming letters and counting. these are about 11cm wide.
the above three still in the working stage show the ideas of embroidery; the one on the left a representation of 'daisy' stitch
the above three still in the working stage show the ideas of embroidery; the one on the left a representation of 'daisy' stitch
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Great ideas to develop - I'm a multithinker rather than a multitasker too, Anne
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspirational starting point, I really like the colours and boldness of the top samples, and your interpretation of lazy daisy stitch in the second set is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon always great to have positive comments
DeleteGreat to see how a word brings out different interpretations, enjoy your journey as much as the destination. Not sure if you follow Alice Fox she is currently looking at asemic writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judith yes I always feel a bit deflated once something is finished. You put all your heart and soul into something and then its gone. Like reading a book. Yes I do know Alice Fox's work. Hope to see some of it at Stroud soon.
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