Stitched
Stitched
a collective of artists working with the process of stitching
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Lovefest - Making day
Some examples of works being made on our collective making day from this weekend. Some intriguing and stunning work being made by Nina and Emma.
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Slow textiles
I guess you've heard of the Slow Food Movement? Well, I'm a firm believer in the Slow Textile Movement too... Where fibre is produced with minimum ecological impact, locally and sustainably.
Here I've handspun Portland fleece - from sheep that live 2 miles from me and dyed with buttercups - gathered in a meadow near my studio. Portland sheep are a rare breed in the UK local to this area with beautiful fleece. I dyed using the solar method (helped by the beautiful weather at the moment!) and I can't wait to use the finished yarn in a bigger piece for Somerset Art Weeks.
Labels:
eco friendly,
ecological,
Emma Riley,
natural dyes,
slow textiles,
spinning
Sunday, 26 May 2013
Paint to Stitch
Sew, I became a part of the 'Stitch' group of Artists; one may well ask why a painter has a desire to stitch, well some creative types have a strong need to tell a story. This is where my story begins, puppetry and myths, magical beings and theatre are inspiration for my work. As a child I wrote stories, dressed up and played make believe; as an adult this has never left me, I have a pressing need to create with my hands, imaginary worlds. I wonder sometimes if this is escapism; but I think not, it is my desire to portray the wonder in the world, the beauty of the spirit of man and beast. I want to inspire people to bring them from darkness into the light; sometimes I want to bring joy and a smile to someones face. This I have found I can create in sculptural textile forms of creatures and people, sometimes taking on the form of puppets. My aim is to create an imaginary world of wonder in a gazebo; man and beast will unite in a harmonious world of colour and curiosity....yes, there may well be a bit of paint in there somewhere!
wolf 1 Head Stiffened canvas, fur and threads |
Wolf 1 Body in progress Made from recycled wire, duvet, shower hose, clothing, wools and threads |
Wolf 2 Beginnings of head Recycled clothing, wire and threads |
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