This piece began with the story of the Nomads and how they have a custom of never turning away the stranger. I used the colors brown, red and black to denote the common colors of desert weaving. Actually had a very different kettle but I felt it didn't fit with the other shapes so I did what I rarely do...dismantle the shape. This time I used a photo transfer of an ancient kettle that I thought a better "fit". I used foil with the addition of stitches.
This is such a lovely piece. Sometimes you just have to rip elements out and do them again...I've done it myself. Hope you have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your words. Sounds silly but I believe it takes artistic courage to 'begin again' on a finished piece. Weekends melt into weekdays...all good!
ReplyDeleteLove this - the colours, the textures, the universal images of sharing and hospitality! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire...your words mean so much to me. A true spirit lifter!
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