I found this subject quite hard, and didn't make a decision about what to make until a couple of weeks ago when inspiration struck. On our trip to the arctic we saw hundreds of icebergs, each containing a fragment of a glacier containing hundreds of years old ice - the perfect 'fragment'. My first attempt was a complete failure - I tried to cut the iceberg shape from my memories - and it ended up looking like a loaf of bread. For this attempt I used a photo for the main shapes - much better. Strangely, some of the actual icebergs we saw had very strange shapes - one looked just like a garden shed!
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Ice Berg
I found this subject quite hard, and didn't make a decision about what to make until a couple of weeks ago when inspiration struck. On our trip to the arctic we saw hundreds of icebergs, each containing a fragment of a glacier containing hundreds of years old ice - the perfect 'fragment'. My first attempt was a complete failure - I tried to cut the iceberg shape from my memories - and it ended up looking like a loaf of bread. For this attempt I used a photo for the main shapes - much better. Strangely, some of the actual icebergs we saw had very strange shapes - one looked just like a garden shed!
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Well, this was bound to happen when you have these amazing structures on your doorstep so to speak.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully dramatic image - both awesome and beautiful. Makes you think about all that 'history' dissolving and being lost as they melt into the oceans...
Hilary
I get the feeling that you were a lot closer to one of these! Beautiful use of iridescent fabric and thread - it really glows.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have taken the shapes of sky, sea and ice and split them into secondary shapes, which I think adds interest. The sparkle is very fitting too.
ReplyDeleteHas anybody else seen the face in the top right piece of your iceberg..... like a child peering over into the water. a slightly calmer piece to Diane's. Great!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring subject matter Linda.You certainly have brought it to life! The water is as interesting as the ice!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabric choice, you've captured the power of these beasts really well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a challenge to basically work in monotones of blue and white. The sky, water and ice has so much depth and texture. I couldn't imagine anything more difficult. You mastered it all beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThis is a sign that you and Dianne are spending too much time together. Lol. Great piece!
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