This new work began when the Vancouver Island Surface Design Association put out a call for entry. They were looking for an interpretation of ‘Pathways’ in a 60″ x 12″ format. Sarah McLaren and I had been focused on colour for many months and were both inspired by the colour work of Jean-Philippe and Dominique Lenclos. This couple […]
Read More...I have the idea for my Yukon panels in Articulation’s ‘Provinces’ exhibition. I want to show the phase change when water hardens then melts. I have settled on the colour scheme – white (not yellow-white), silver and cerulean blue. I haul out from my stash all of the light to sheer fabrics in those colours. […]
Read More...On Saturday 21st, the Metchosin Art Gallery featured artist talks during the Vancouver Island Surface Design Association’s annual Current Threads exhibition.Curator of the gallery, Hailey Finnegan, made the opening remarks and introductions. Sarah McLaren spoke about the processes and techniques involved in her monumental thread painting of a path through a forest. We are all familiar […]
Read More...Here are some more images of sampler panels I made during the workshop to document each of the techniques Daniella showed us. It was a great workshop. I learned lots and Daniella is an excellent instructor.
Read More...Students in the VCA Textiles class have had their final class where they were busy finishing samples, projects and assignments.Dana Kati Sarah Garland Esther
Read More...An up-dated image of Red. Working on the 3rd layer using finer yarns. More samples of student work – Self Applique using their own hand painted cloth.Garland Sarah KatiThere is much excitement in the college this week as students have their last lesson for the term. They are finishing assignments, projects and art works in preparation for the Christmas Show […]
Read More...Here is a progress shot of Red – it will be needing its pedigree name soonWorking on the 2nd layer – thick yarns Victoria College of Art Mark Making With ThreadStudent samples – Self-AppliqueJames Sue Mei EstherA technique that always produces surprises
Read More...The students in the Victoria College of Art Mark Making With Thread, Textile Arts course are producing some exciting samples.A selection of their colour studies in various stages of progress. Exploring ways to open up the ground cloth to create negative spaces.
Read More...Dialogue 2 is about a conversation with a tree using a textile. I have been doing lots of sampling. First I buried a piece of cloth under the leaves of a big leaf maple and left it for a couple of weeks. Then, every 2nd day I would cut off a small square and bring […]
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