As all my sketches seem lately to revolve around full, sensuous curving shapes and lots of circles I thought I would base the series on circles.
The pieces on the left are mounted and floating above the surface of the rest of the quilt. I used my hand dyed cottons and went back in to them with discharge, painting and foiling. The quilting was done with my new stash of King Tut variegated threads (which I love, but on a solid color show a lot more than I expected).
The final work is mounted onto canvas, which I adore. I left the edges wonky and next time I may not (I thought it would be ok for this mounting technique, but I don't care for it as much...live and learn).
What an interesting technique. I would love to see this in person. I also love King Tut thread! To me this evokes a sense of calm. Can't wait to see how your series evolves.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting Mandi! A serene, almost zen piece. King Tut is one of my favorite threads too.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it's a very calming piece with lots of great texture.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece Mandi. It's very quiet but at the same time very engaging to the eye.
ReplyDeleteThat was the first thing that came to my mind too: calming. gosh- this is great.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful work of art. I love the textures. The copper touches are perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe stitched circles are lovely and needed for this piece. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful. The lines, shapes, colors and textures are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteA calm, interesting piece.
ReplyDeleteI love the textures and colors -- very evocative!
ReplyDeleteThe comments already made about calming, zen-like describe exactly the feeling it gives. I keep following the circles, enjoying moving from the small stitched ones to the large foiled ones and back. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece...the texture, the stitching, the floating torn pieces and the foiling. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSo pleasing -- I like the way you interpreted the theme and used it to start a series, and I really like your composition.
ReplyDeleteI hate to repeat what everyone else has said, but this is a beautifully calming piece. I love looking at it!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting textures...at the risk of echoing everyone else. I like the fact that you are developing a series.
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