White Map #4 P08920-P00547 offering a sense of energy

offering a sense of energy

the slip is scoured on the edges and planes to reveal the color of the earthenware clay beneath

all created by hand from glass squares and stringer before being fused and slumped in a kiln

Pink ceramic band set with an 8mm cultured pearl

Hand-worked textures intersect with bold geometric patterns

White Map #4 P08920-P00547 offering a sense of energyMultiple layers of vintage and hand dyed fabrics are combined with detailed stitching, then shapes are cut out and removed from the top layers, exposing the layers beneath in a reverse applique process to develop the overall composition of the piece. The artist adds machine and hand embroidery, thread drawing and appliqued fabrics incorporating both additive and subtractive layering techniques to complete the work. The finished piece is hand stitched