FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
1999
24″ x 31″
Turned edge appliqué, fused raw edge appliqué, burning, machine and hand embroidery
Cotton fabric, velvet, ribbon, jute, rope, buttons, beads, lobster claw, fusible web, batting
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, and who wants charred pieces disintegrating anyway??
Inspired by:
Maps, secrets, things floating around in the ocean. Could a static piece of fabric convey any of those mysteries?
