Saturday, August 6, 2016

Homage Vl

5"x8", sun prints, satin, cotton, silver and glass beads, silver leaf, embroidery and machine stitching. Much smaller piece this time, a homage to the pomegranate. Lots of history connected to this unusual fruit. Native to Iran. I was taken by the theory that thousands of years of translations might have gotten it wrong and the pomegranate was the true forbidden fruit instead of the apple? I so like the color and shape of this healthy and special fruit and most of all the ruby red seeds! These shapes all began as sun prints, reversing the image on the small ones. Up next might be larger and maybe represent whole ancient dreamy gardens...!
I've been framing the pieces that I love and hanging them in the studio...surrounding myself in what speaks to me. Not every piece does that and sometimes it takes awhile for me to know which ones have my heart...enjoying this cool summer.

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    1. Thank you Connie...this was slow but fun...I liked using the silver leaf!

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  2. Gorgeous. I have to ask, do you have an online shop anywhere?

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    1. Thank you...gorgeous is a great word...I think its the silver and the beads!!

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  3. Just had to stop by and see it in "person"... LOL!

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    1. Thank you Caterina...I make art for so many reasons and one of the unexpected joys are comments such as yours...much appreciated!

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  4. This is lovely. I like the simplicity and those delicious colours. Glad to have time to look after such a busy summer.

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  5. Charlton Stitcher so glad you dropped by...who doesn't love a pomegranate? I've been following your summer photos...lovely!

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