RG32-23 (folded)
sweet grass, waxed linen thread, found stone. 8” x 7” x 4”
Up on the Porch Roof, Portland, ME
I’ve come to realize that each piece I make is a series of experiments. Here are the experiments of this piece.
Holes drilled in the stone at a 90° angle to each other. This pattern sets up the general form of the work. In this case, it is what makes the “fold”
Attempt to “fold” the weaving. This is a formal experiment. I’m seeing how sharp and/or straight of a line I can create in the form using sweetgrass which is inherently organic and doesn’t necessarily lend itself to sharp lines.
New relationship of colors, starting with the bright at the center and adding the more muted at the edges
Continued exploration of form (always!!
Exploration of balance. This might be the most exciting element of this piece: that the final artwork balances on the curve of the weaving and the “point” of the stone. This gives the piece a dynamic quality, as thought it might tip over at any moment.
Thank you so much for looking.
Enjoy your day!!
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