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Abstract Textures 3.2 continues the spiral design form in larger repeats than found in the earlier pieces of this series. Whole cloth construction with hand applied dyes from condiment bottles, created the ground for the artwork. Bright tones of yellow, purple, grey, turquoise, and black are the predominant colors until viewed more closely, and then small areas of olive, lime green, and a dark golden yellow appear. As I review my notes on the Abstract Textures 2... and 3... series in 2022, I realize that the ground textiles for all eight of these were dye painted three months before my father died of Lewy Body Dementia in 2014. The stress and mental anguish I was experiencing then, is very much reflected in the harsh dye designs. The spiral textural design I had put on each piece in 2014 and hand stitched years later, reflect the uncontrolled whirlwind I felt I was in at the time. Dense hand stitching of purple and yellow gold threads provides visual and physical texture as well as shadowing effects. Accents of Cayenne Red thread add thin jolts of color. An image of the back of the artwork and a close-up of the textural stitching shows the extent of the meticulous workmanship. Installation of this piece can be in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, which increases the display options for this work. Merging this artwork with any or all, of the pieces in the series, creates a dynamic contemporary artwork with unlimited shape and size installation possibilities.
Original Created:2022
Subjects:Abstract
Painting:Dye on Soft (Yarn, Cotton, Fabric)
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:43.7 W x 38.5 H x 0.4 D in
Frame:Not applicable
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:United States.
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I have been constructing textile artworks for over thirty years incorporating dense hand stitching which gives visual and physical texture to my work. I was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1963 and have had my studio in Cushing, Wisconsin since 1991. My work includes pieced work using commercial fabrics as well as rust pigmentation and non-traditional dyeing techniques. More recent work has been using whole cloth construction using my hand dyed and painted fabrics and rust pigmentation along with my signature hand stitching. Each piece is unique and starts with an idea from my subconscious and develops as I construct the artwork. Decisions are made regarding materials, technique, size, and sculptural stitching as the piece develops. Nothing is preplanned so the initial idea may not be even close to what the finished artwork reveals. My medium is thread on textiles, much like a painter's medium is "oil on canvas" or "acrylic on hard board". My work can be found in many private art collections around the world. Commission work keeps my schedule full for several years in advance. I exhibit my award winning artwork nationally in juried fine art exhibitions in galleries, museums, and art centers. I am represented by several fine art galleries across the United States. I am the author of several books available worldwide, describing my processes, artistic philosophy, and experiences with artist residencies.
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