I chose Antoni Gaudi’s massive Iron Gate in the Casa Mila (La Pedrera). The gate gave access to the interior of the building and was originally used by both people and cars, as access to the garage in the basement. This is now an Auditorium.
The first two pictures show me cutting and peeping through the Draughting Vellum.
On my piece, cords were sewn on, to give texture to the gate (the wrought iron); the pillars on either side, have course net laid over them, to depict concrete. The view through the gate was firstly done with fabric paint, which did not work. Then I tried Oil Pastels, but still not bright enough, so fabric snippets and lace were sewn into the gaps of the gate to create a brighter background. I wanted a frame around the piece and used a brown fabric.
I hope I have done justice to Gaudi’s amazing genius!
Allison
A lively piece using the shapes of the gate to full extent. Using large stitching added to the interest
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosemary. Some places were machine stitched before I put on the backing but then I had to do some quilting stitches to hold it all together and the background was just that place!
DeleteAmazing Alison and always love your journey. Your use of various textures and textiles add the perfect finish.
ReplyDeleteTa Phil. Battled quite a bit with this one but was satisfied in the end. Strange how the process moves in waves!
DeleteThought it would be interesting to show my journey. Strange how the process goes in waves - one minute, all going well, and then, just can't see your way forward!
DeleteA really 'organic' design, Allison. Love the technique and process. Hope you feel you got there in the end. H
ReplyDeleteYes Hilary, I was satisfied with the piece in the end.
DeleteI've not come across drafting vellum before, but I love the way you've used it!
ReplyDeleteI tried using a grey fabric and cutting out the 'shapes' but the result was not tidy and clean, then my husband suggested using the vellum and it worked beautifully.
DeleteI particularly like the 3D effect you've created, it feels like you could walk through the gate to a magical place, or just post a letter to the inhabitants as you pass.
ReplyDeleteAs I explained, I tried a few different 'mediums' before finally sewing on fabric and lace to show the background, through the gate.
DeleteI think everyone has said exactly what I would have. Your choice of design is both beautiful and interesting as is your step by step description of how you got to the end of your piece. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia. It took 'blood, sweat and tears' to get there! I try to take photo's as I go along so that I can see that I am moving forward, sometimes very slowly though!
DeleteYou have definitely done justice to Gaudi's genius.I love the colours and the way you have interpreted the gate in fabric.
ReplyDeleteAlways admired Gaudi's artworks. Interesting to read up about his life too and he had to endure a lot of criticism about his art during his lifetime!
DeleteUsing the drafting vellum was a great idea. I basically did reverse appliqué with black fabric so cutting away was a bit dicey. You've put it together beautifully with all the colours behind the gate and the pillars certainly look like concrete.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dianne. I did the pillars first, using a few different greys with netting sewn over ( even unraveled a bath Pom-pom!). Loved the way the pillars 'curved in' to embrace the rest of the picture!
DeleteI really like your finished piece and especially reading about/seeing the process. Very effective combination of techniques!
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