New work is actually old fabric, created through composting way back in 2006. I haven't done any composting since then that I can remember but I have many many pieces of silk that were composted -- some whole cloth, some in pieces that may some day be dealt with. The silk below so reminded me of the recent oil spill (I hate that inappropriate word) that I felt compelled to work with it for the group show Elements at Main Street Art Gallery.
I have been making free hanging silk pieces since 2001. In 2008 I began a series of quilted/felted collages but for this silk I needed a different way to present it. I did not want to embellish the silk which I felt would take away from the exquisite patterns left in the silk from the composting process. In the end, I purchased ready made canvas stretchers, covered them with felt and stretched the silk over all and stitched it in place on the back. I'm a little concerned about the wrap around edges, but I think the pieces turned out well.
Nevereverland c2010 is 36 inches square.
Moon Garden c2010 measures 24 x 30 inches.
Gold Coast c2010 measures 40 x 30 inches.
Frond c2010 is the smallest at 14 x 11 inches.
