This is a showcase for my fiber creations with some descriptions of techniques and inspirations.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Abominable Madonna
If there are abominable snow men (or Yeti), then there must be abominable snow women and their babies, too. The mother here measures about 16 inches and is made of knitted, crocheted, and felted wool. The baby is needle felted.
At age 16, I learned how to quilt from my grandmother who taught me the English paper piecing technique. For many years, I made traditional quilts both by hand and machine. Now, however, the quilt “sandwich” serves as a platform to create images from a variety of materials including paper, beads, threads, found objects, and all types of fabric. I especially enjoy the spontaneity and surprise of collage. My goal is to express my odd sense of humor and hopefully make the viewer smile. My works frequently champion nature’s less-loved creatures—rats, mice, alligators, worms, snakes, and cockroaches. In this regard, the haiku of Kobayashi Issa is a great inspiration.
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