I’ve finished my work for 2009 BirdxBird. I made two pieces simultaneously, so I would be sure to have one for this cause, and to play with two variations of my idea. The work Caw and Response 1, below left, will be part of the silent auction, to be held next Saturday evening, Feb. 21st, at Northrup King Building in NE Minneapolis. This event features work by 130 artists in all media to benefit Audubon Center of the North Woods & Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. It is GREAT FUN! If you live in the vicinity, please attend! Details can be found on the website. My works, below, each measure approx. 22″ x 15″, including the border. Hand dyed fabric, paste resisted, discharged, hand pieced and embellished.
Caw and Response
Two blogs have been hugely inspiring to me this past month, nudging me to think outside the box and pull out needle, thread and thimble more than I usually do. Threadspider is working on some beautiful embroidered birds celebrating Darwin’s birthday. SpiritCloth‘s creativity with hand piecing, stitching and quilting is mind-boggling, as is her documentation of the creative process. If you need to get un-stuck, spend a few moments over there.
Caw and Response II
Oh Kit they are beautiful! I have started checking out the Bird x Bird site too-I think it’s an excellent way of raising awareness of and funds for birds, as well as being a real showcase of talent. If I were nearer, I’d be there.
Thank you too for the honourable mention too, especially in such company! I draw inspiration from both you and Jude.
Kit, I was just enjoying Caw & Response II again. It has a medieval quality (maybe the colors?) & I love the diagonals, the language which is a hallmark of crows, and the tree is so beautiful.
thank you….I’m excited to go to Birdxbird tomorrow night. If I get a few good pics I will post them on my blog soon after.
Hi Fran, thanks for your comments…I love that you see a medieval quality…this inspires me to look for and absorb medieval imagery!