1999
24″ x 31″
Materials:
Cotton fabric, velvet, ribbon, jute, rope, buttons, beads, lobster claw, fusible web, batting
Techniques;
Turned edge appliqué, fused raw edge appliqué, burning, machine and hand embroidery
Knots & Tangles
Being in the experimental stage, I wondered, “what would happen if I burnt the edges of fabric, so that it would look like a charred treasure map?” Let’s just say that didn’t work out too well!
Inspiration
Maps, secrets, things floating around in the ocean. Could a static piece of fabric convey any of those mysteries?
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Reliance on Reference Photos
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Computer Usage
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Paint Applied
