"skyscraper" natural dyed textile art by g roslie Collage

g roslie’s natural dyed textile art my aim is to create a sense of peace, calm & contemplative reflection through the work i do both for myself as the maker and for the viewer. i hope you enjoy my offering. /|\ skyscraper (in memory of ‘strong-arm’) 24” x 20” natural dyed linen, cut & sewn on wood hanger I had no idea the elf owl Crept into you in the secret Of night. I have torn myself out of many bitter places In America, that seemed Tall and green-rooted in mid-noon. I wish I were the spare shadow Of the roadrunner, I wish I were The honest lover of the diamondback And the tear the tarantula weeps. I had no idea you were so tall And blond in moonlight. I got thirsty in the factories, And I hated the brutal dry suns there, So I quit. You were the shadow Of a hallway In me. I have never gone through that door, But the elf owl's face Is inside me. Saguaro, You are not one of the gods. Your green arms lower and gather me. I am an elf owl's shadow, a secret Member of your family. ~James Wright g’s textile art are made from naturally hand dyed european linens. the reverse side is solid organic cotton muslin. a square wooden dowel slips into a pocket sewn on the back of the textile art making hanging a breeze. to learn more about the artist please visit . note: please keep all naturally dyed textile away from direct exposure to sunlight or harsh artificial light as well as any excessive moisture or dry air/heat to prevent premature fading & degrading of fabric.