Above and below, the two pieces I've been working on, and which are now finished. Textile and mixed media, including, dyed, printed, stenciled, painted fabrics, plastic netting, cording, free machine stitching and machine embroidery, and fabric crayon.
Below, a selection of the photographs that I took in Dungeness a couple of years ago. I have abstracted the colours, shapes and textures from the derelict fishing huts to build up the compositions for the two pieces. I particularly like the contrast of the hard, rusty metal winches and rigid plastic bait boxes, with the soft draping folds of the fishing nets and ropes. The textures and softer colours of the peeling paint from the rotting wood has also informed some of the background shapes and marks.
I love the look of those two pieces.
ReplyDeleteI really like both of these pieces. Thanks too for showing the inspiration photos, they are fascinating.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing are they? Who would have thought you could make something so gorgeous from well junk I guess??? Hope you know what I mean Cath, I am not being rude. You are amazing, just like Maggi B, you both can turn anything that is nothing into SOMETHING.
ReplyDeletelove that place and really like the inspired piece-I took similar photos but so far have only good intentions to show for it!
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