This is a showcase for my fiber creations with some descriptions of techniques and inspirations.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Fiber & Yarn Dioramas
Here are some dioramas that started as 6 x 6 x 2 inch boxes that were then covered and filled with knitted, crocheted, quilted, & beaded elements. I am hoping to display and sell them at Artomatic 2009 in Washington DC.
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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