“Fabrications #1” , 3ocm x 30cm, one of a series of framed small contemporary patchwork pieces.
I have just handed over a group of new small mixed media textile art works to Miguel, my wonderful friend at Galeria Los Caracoles, San Ignacio, Uruguay, for sale in the coming summer season about to get underway in the southern latitudes. Including the example above, they are in several style groups, all of which relate to the much larger quilted wall hangings I have been making over the past few years. So, from this and the examples below, you will see again:- piecing/patchwork pieces, other mixed technique works which include leather and burnt sheer fabrics, glittery thread of course, plus some hand and machine stitch. In addition to being ‘small’ ie under 40cm, all are either framed or mounted. My hope is that my collectors, and other textile art lovers may consider buying them in pairs or groups. The “Fabrications” are patchwork pieces, but there are other works, all landascape inspired, that are part of the “Timetracks” series, or “Landlines” or “Tidelines”
“Timetracks #22”, 30cm x 30cm, mixed media textile art. (there are a number of other Timetracks quilted wall hangings in a gallery elsewhere on this website)
Tidelines #1, 20cm x 20cm, mixed media textile art.
I am working on more, and some of the samples from which they are being developed are shown below.
This last one, the black/gold and sheer group are being called “Landlines”. The sheer surrounds have been burnt, the gold threads a bit clipped and they’re mounted on cream 20cm pieces. But the final photo (mine) was crappy, so when I do make some more I’ll re-post.
What will the other samples lead to? At this stage, I have no idea… but I like them, I’ll be thinking about them, (which is the main point) and in who knows in due course they probably will lead to something, somehow.
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These are very cool, Alison. The first one is very sweet. I like working small…maybe it’s my attention span, but I do get them done and that always feels good. I really like how the first one is framed too. It is giving me ideas for my smaller work. Good luck on the sales.
I really like the first one Alison. Lovely.
Hi Alison, I have been thinking of this work of yours lately, and I see it on your blog now. Thank you!
I do like your small patchworks and the other trial pieces. There is something so satisfying from a maker’s point of view of completing a whole work within one’s arm-span yet which still packs a punch greater than its size. From the viewer’s point of view I always think that small pieces have that ability to pull you in rather than push you away to take in the delights.
Indeed I have been thinking quite a lot recently about the power of small pieces. Good luck in the exciting looking gallery.
Small pieces in single, splendid isolation can look forlorn, but my hope is that people will buy them in multiples – everyone who has seen what I am doing gives great unsolicited comments – so fingers x.
These are gem-like, strong, mesmerizing.
thanks everyone for such positive comments, nd for taking the time to post them so i know what people are thinking… especially like your comment, Pamela !!!