Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Tapestry - Texture


I am meant to hang length ways with red at the top, but not able to at present.


Red wool and knitting plastic clear / sparkly are what I used in this hanging.
The blending from red to clear was part of my idea and if it had been rectangle
that would be the result. But shape is part of the piece. 




The two differing textures is interesting for me.

This is a piece that seemed to just come about when I put on a warp. I decided to do different lengths, angles for the edges in three sections. I used the method of four selvages method which I find I'm getting better at finishing edges. The act of tapestry weaving gives myself time to explore shape and texture along with experimenting on ideas (some seem strange, but always what about this or could I use that) on many levels. It also brings out enjoyment of making by the way Tapestry is a longer process.

1 comment:

esmae said...

This is very effective and striking.

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