I began this piece with stitching together leftover stamped fragments on this rose/pink cloth. First the stars, moon and sun and then machine stitching. Started to look like a center part of a lantern (I like lamp shapes) so I added this suede cloth for the top and mottled brown for the base. I bought the suede way back 25 years ago so this became a perfect choice to finally use it. After adding beads and ribbon it felt complete to me. I see this lamp as a metaphor for lighting my way into new work. Below is an excerpt from my journal that speaks of this internal lamp: Could this be my needed lantern? Not a direction but a companion for travels unknown to me. I'm facing new places, lists, templates and fabrics. Maybe now spirits can be lifted and I might move forward. The fool is met and guided. The lonely heart is held once again and hope returns. I'm challenging myself to 9 or 10 larger pieces with a strong ancient storyline...so I'm pleased about beginning!
I REALLY like the color choices...and copper is HOT!
ReplyDeleteSue, Thank you ... never have been a big fan of pink but in this case it works for me. Love copper too!
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DeleteA strong ancient story-line ... I love that MaryAnne ... it part of what appeals so much about your work for me. The symbolic, the once lived the now are always contemplated and given a graceful interpretation! May 2014 shine on your and the light reveal wondrous new paths!
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Sophie, I accept your blessing...may 2014 also shine on you and your most wonderful journey!
DeleteBeautiful! I really like the little shiny beads. Is it metallic thread you used for the embroidered stars on the brown base?
ReplyDeleteThank you Francoise and yes, I used one strand of copper thread and two strands of black floss to create the little stars on the bottom section of the lamp.
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Love this little piece - gorgeous colours, those little threads hanging down from the bottom to give such life and that hint of more to come ...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Using the fuchsia suede was a load fun!
DeleteIt looks like you are certainly on the right path, with your lantern to guide the way. This is truly a lovely piece, and I can't wait to see what this new series will bring- an ancient story line sounds very exciting!
ReplyDeleteSharmon , Thank you, Hadn't expected a lantern or working with pink colors but one thing led to another and in the end it turned out okay for me.
Deletewonderful colors and image, the lantern to guide your way into new territory. i love it when you give us journal snippets. you always have interesting thoughts and plans.
ReplyDeleteSuki, I sometimes hold back on posting journal pages or raw poetry but then I remind myself this blog is about me sharing myself and most times the words have been well received ... among friends so to speak.
Deleteyour color choice is so unexpected, it just pops and again, your work just stops me in my tracks... begs to be touched...
ReplyDeleteCaterina, I'm going to post these words on my studio wall ...real spirit lifting words ... thank you!
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