Sardine Frenzy! Annually, in July, this phenomena takes places along the east coast of South Africa. The Sardines swim up the coast in their millions, most times very close to the shore, which causes a 'frenzy' amongst the men in their boats who are after the game fish who in turn are after the sardines and the net fishermen on the beaches. Background a very appropriate whole cloth; 'predators' in the background painted using a freezer paper template; sardines are made out of fabric, hand made silk paper, painted and angelina fused onto the fabric. I did add a piece of netting over the fish before I stitched and then added a few beads.
great work phil - love it. the background fabric couldn't be more suitable! great memories of the sardine run! lovely interpretation
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition, Phil. Love the school of doplhins and the sparkly fish - wish I could see the silk paper and angelina...
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I like the way you have used contrasting scale in the fish shapes. The mottled grey for the predator fish is also very effective.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this close-up with all your techniques. It really works and the water is just brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting story this tells! I especially love the "netting".
ReplyDeleteGreat effective piece, Phil I also would love to see it "live"
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