Carpe Diem Votive in Black Collage

This is a digital print on fabric of an original photograph of a real human skull and flowers, edited for expressive effect, and turned into an individual, unique, miniature stitched object. The fabric print was machine quilted with metallic thread and then hand stitched with cotton before being heavily embellished by hand with a variety of glass beads. The beaded fringe adds dimension, more texture, and movement to the piece. The image celebrates the tradition of skull symbolism in art that is an encouragement for us all to "Seize the Day." The organic textile processes in the work contrast with the computer generated image, updating the traditional skull based still life with a combination of new and old media. Creating this work is a form of meditation and healing for me, and I hope the viewer enjoys the message and can appreciate the hours and energy contained in the piece. This is a very small scale quilted work with significant hand embellishment. It is meant to hang on a wall, framed or unframed, and comes with a simple hanging device tied to the back. It is meant to look handmade, and has irregular shape akin to traditional and historical textiles I love from the Mediterranean world, such as fragments of Coptic weaving or Turkish carpets. The surface glitters with reflective glass and embedded stitches that create rich texture making it truly "jewelry for your wall."

Collage:digital print on fabric on Soft (Yarn, Cotton, Fabric)

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:4 W x 6.5 H x 0.3 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.