Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Wedding (ezor)


12" x 7" bleached, overprinted with black and applied bronze foil with the base being  brown cotton, machine stitched and embroidery, glass beads and metallic threads on black suede/like cloth.
I've added a photo of my stamp plate, an assortment of little cut pieces glued onto a piece of Plexiglas.
My research tells me that biblical clothing consisted of undergarments held in place by an ezor, a belt, sash or even called a girdle. These were made of leather, linen and I understand fine embroidery might have been used for special occasions and for high priests, there was also the addition of a cloak. These fabrics and beads would have been influenced by caravan trade with Syrians, Egyptian empires.On this belt fragment I added glass looking beads which was my first attempt to sew such small little things. No easy task with long needle and little eye but I actually got the hang of it and had some fun adding here and there where beads might still be seen on a worn fragment.This piece was slow to finish but I think I'm finally there. In my dream mind of inspiration I couldn't  help but  recall the story of Jacob marrying Rebekkah.

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  1. Hello Mary Ann! I always learn something new when I visit your blog. Your idea of attaching the blocks onto the plexi glass has helped me with a piece I was working on. Thanks. Jacob and Rebekkah make me think of Leah. Beautiful work, as always. Happy New Year to you.

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    1. Carole, I'm so glad this gluing to plexi glass has been helpful! Yes, a few days left and then onto 2013!

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  2. so beautiful and thanks for showing your stamp plate which is fabulous. interesting information too. hope 2013 is a wonderful year for you in your life and your art or the art part of your life I mean.

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    1. Suki, Love the photo Avatar!
      The book "Walking the Bible" has been a rich and art inspirational read and now I see the History channel is having some type of 'bible' series...again a walk into history without the actual sand and wind?!
      Happy 2013!!!

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  3. gorgeous Mary Ann!! I'm so enjoying your exploration - it's both inspiring and educational!! The happiest of New Year's to you!! xoxo

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  4. Jeane, Here we go yet another New Year...2013! I'm so glad to see your name come up on my comments...you are welcome here at all times and I do believe we inspire one another...see you next year for sure!

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  5. Mary Ann, I am always impressed and somewhat envious of your ability to so quickly master new materials, and at your intrepid and fearless exploration of new themes. This is just gorgeous! Many blessings and happiness for the new year! xo

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  6. Sharmon, I return your good wishes...Happy New Year 2013!
    I have always felt that when we explore new materials we don't start on a blank page...we own the level we have in other materials so it feels more like a transfer than beginning at the beginning. What works in oil painting, works in collage, works in fabric...I think?! Thank you!

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  7. Happy New Year Mary Ann!
    So wish I could step into your studio and see all this up close. Your images in the previous post look wonderful framed... it all looks so rich and storied and like there is much to experience in seeing each one.
    Sigh for being too far away.
    I'm almost not in the blogosphere of late... we are getting ready to sell the family home and then tackle the task of relocating ... means its getting harder to keep track of things and domestic life meets working life... its not going to settle for a time.
    I hope to still visit...
    if I don't it wont be for lack of keen-ness Mary Ann!
    Abundant blessings this year to you and all in your sphere!
    x S

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    1. Sophie, Thank you for taking some time in your new busy new year of household moving! Best of good luck on this project!
      Your words light up my smiling...thank you. I will be well pleased knowing you might drop by with time allowing and that you have a keen-ness for this new work of mine.

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  8. Love the art, and the descriptions..like a tutorial..thanks! Have a great New Year..

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    1. Lyn, A great New Year for all of us...I will be checking in on your magical site. Thank you for stopping by!!!

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  9. Ooo-la-la! Excellent piece. I also feel encouraged by your comment to Sharmon above ...I have always felt that when we explore new materials we don't start on a blank page...we own the level we have in other materials so it feels more like a transfer than beginning at the beginning.

    Happy New Year!

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    1. Karen, Thank you for the Ooo-la-la! I'm so glad you agree about this 'owning the level'...freeing isn't it?! Happy New Year and all new projects especially the ones that surprise!

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