Having begun my thinking around the angular buildings Mies is known for my research led me to his collages - https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/industry/mies-van-der-rohe-collages/ Their simplicity was irresistible and I also learned that Mies embraced and populariised a favourite saying "Less is more".
Museum for a Small City Project, Interior perspectives. 1941 – 1943. MoMA
Mies van der Rohe Archive. © 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
I've found myself working in a range of styles since our lives have been impacted by the virus, trying not to do what I always do, but nothing can match the pleasure I got from placing that turquoise square just where I felt it needed to go.
I didn't think through the quilting when I put this together and having stitched it I know I would do this differently next time, and there will be a next time - time to go back to being me!
You manage simplicity so well Linda - I am in awe. It's something I find extremely difficult, always wanting to add more detail or fussiness. The turquoise square definitely makes the piece!
ReplyDeleteAs Claire said, simple is NOT easy. Love the idea of creating an exhibition of collages. But you have pulled this one off and I know exactly how you feel about that turquoise square! Did you just stitch 3 satin stitch lines on the square? I thought maybe you had put your initials there - haha.
ReplyDeleteYou asked about my piece being flat and the perspective lines. I always use felt for my batting in the 12 pieces (no puff), and I do lightly pencil in the lines before stitching. But...it is mesmerising and I find I have to force myself to focus on the line away from the needle or I finish up in a trance! Would you have quilted perspective lines in if you revisited this piece? I would like to see them bringing the focus in to the collection.
Hilary
PS I spy the writing on the 'marble' panel!
Those three lines have almost become a signature as they seem to be creeping in to most of my recent pieces.
DeletePerspective lines are exactly what I'd been thinking about. My quilting became far too fussy as thought more about the finishing line than the impact on the piece!
You nailed the 'less is more' maxim perfectly and used the turquoise square to perfect effect! I am going to check out his collages - they look intriguing.
ReplyDeleteYour piece shows lots of thought and careful choices. Bravo. I love the subtle stitch you have added in various places, none of it fights for attention but it adds subtlety and tiny highlights.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the collage info too. I know lots of people who are into collage at the moment!
Claire
I can understand your necessity and satisfaction once you had put in that turquoise square. The less is more theory is a stickler for me.
ReplyDeleteLike many of us i find simplicity difficult . Your use of squares and rectangular shapes on a neutral background is very effective . The quilting lines on this piece are just right and add great interest .
ReplyDeleteAs most of us have said "less is more" which seems for most of us is not easy but you have pulled this off perfectly and it is such a well balanced piece so well done on doing something different and pulling it off so well.
ReplyDeleteI love your ability to do "simple" Linda. This is very effective.
ReplyDeleteI like the calmness and simplicity of your quilt. The turquoise square is just right.
ReplyDeleteAs all have said - simply beautiful! So neatly executed too with no frills to clutter it. It really appeals to me. Well done.
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