(Above: Mandala CLIV. Custom framed: 20" x 20". Found objects hand-stitched to a block of a vintage quilt. Found Objects include: A light blue plastic "flower" loom; six marching band instrument sheet music lyres; six, metal latches; brass, touch-less door openers; gold colored can tabs; keys; brioche molds; expired medical devices in clear/blue plastic containers; plastic bottle lids; jingle bells; antique capacitors; insulin lancets; and assorted buttons. Click on any image to enlarge.)
I finished this piece right before packing my car for a four-week art residency at the Noxubee Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi. I'm super excited about this upcoming adventure. One of the reasons is that this opportunity was originally awarded for 2020 ... but postponed to 2021 ... but postponed to 2022 ... but is now moving forward! That's plenty of time to build up excitement.
Although I really don't know what my accommodation or my Internet connectivity is going to be, I'll figure it out and will be blogging at least once a week. While there, I will be stitching cording and fiber vessels in addition to creating a new series which already has a title: Sue's Thank You Notes. (Think about altered Sun Bonnet Sue quilt blocks with embroidered "thank you" message to iconic feminists! Most of all, I will be out walking in nature, one of my very favorite ways to bring balance to my life and instill me with inspiration. Below are two more photos of the last piece done before this big adventure!
(Above and below: Detail of Mandala CLIV.)
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