I cut squares of copper foil and burned them on an open flame to get an interesting, mottled effect. I hand-stitched the squares and some large washers to black cotton, backed with felt, and mounted the piece on a pre-stretched canvas. I chose the title because it is a bit of a play on words: an "ironic" take on traditional patchwork. And to please the traditionalists, the "points" are all rather sharp.
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Monday 28 February 2011
Structures: "Irony"
I cut squares of copper foil and burned them on an open flame to get an interesting, mottled effect. I hand-stitched the squares and some large washers to black cotton, backed with felt, and mounted the piece on a pre-stretched canvas. I chose the title because it is a bit of a play on words: an "ironic" take on traditional patchwork. And to please the traditionalists, the "points" are all rather sharp.
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Fabulous, Heather - and I love the 'ironic' title and the 'sharp' points! Beautifully structured.
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I do love this piece. Well done Heather.
ReplyDeleteYour piece shows how effective repetition and simplicity can be. I know it wasn't simple to do, that's not what I meant. The mottling of the copper gives it great interest and the black sashing sets it off nicely.
ReplyDeleteHeather - it's great! I love the puns, and I love the piece.
ReplyDeleteHeather, I love the iridescence you gave to the copper. What a beautiful piece. Sometimes less is more, as in this case.
ReplyDeletei absolutely love it heather. i love grids and i so enjoy metal art. this p!iece really resonates with me. well done
ReplyDeletePattern - scrummy, squares - gorgeous, ironic references - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHeather I loved the symmetry of your piece and the use of copper foil and the washers - really appealed to me. I have been wanting to work in this medium for a while but need to get some direction but am working on it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteBeing a fabric artist, it is refreshing to see a creation that is not fabric but instead imitates the look. I love a great pun,they makes me smile. My favorite saying always gets a good groan: "Punnies are funny but poems are verse!!"
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