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| Last Tree Standing 2014 25cm x 100cm assorted fabrics, hand applique machine stitched, metal staples Afghanistan embroidery |
The idea for this exhibit was to select from a web site a hand-embroidered leaf made by Afghani women and integrate it into a textile piece. The length had to be 4 X the width. It was open to EU participants only. I was able to apply through my Italian citizenship.
The idea I had at the beginning changed when I saw how large the embroideries were. (green leaves)
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| Last Tree Standing detail |
The commercial fabric I used as a background had the shadows of trees. It looked to me like a war torn area in a foggy scene and shadows of tree skeletons in the background. Over this background I created a tree only using fabrics I collected from the floor of a seamstress' atelier.
My tree trunk is made of velvets and stretchy polyester, cotton and textured woven pieces and hand dyed silks. I 'painted' the trunk using all the fabrics that were destined for a land fill. I did not purchase any new materials for this piece. The colours are plentiful- purple, blue, orange, brown, green, pink....I particularly like the stapled number onto the trunk- a selvage edge. It makes a powerful statement.
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| Last Tree Standing, detail |
I really like it. I am sorry the jury, made up of 5 European women, did not feel it worthy of being part of the 60 piece exhibit.
Along with my generic rejection email, I did get a lovely personal email from the organizer. She called it "an exciting piece with profound symbolism" and she liked my choice of colours.
Even with her great comments, it is still disappointing news.
Sandra, this is indeed a remarkable quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you have made it - and it will be shown.
There will be time there will be time
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..i love the piece. It is remakkable and worthwhile. Never mind the "rejection"..The important thing is that you created it...there will be other occasions to show it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouragement, Sofia. It helps when experienced artists like yourself and Judy send positive comments. Thank you for your other contribution- I could not have created this without your "Ms Emma Designs" fabrics!
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