This show happened last weekend. I still feel exhausted, but all agreed it was a great success. We had around 300 visitors over the three days, which is kind of incredible for a small island. There was a truly lovely positive energy both given and received.
My side of the show. From left to right: Atropos; Back & Forth, Between; Victor's Coat. All 2021.
The meeting place where the two elements touch looks blurry in photographs. The green thread provides a fizz of energy but also enhances the optical effect of simultaneous contrast. Do you see the word?
I also gratefully acknowledge the support of the BC Arts Council and The Felt Store in the creation of this work.
Atropos was one of the three Fates - the one who cut the thread of life. It is an assemblage of found objects, serendipitously enhanced by the pre-existing clock. The giant scissors are stationer's shears, designed for cutting a sheet of paper in one efficient snip.
Victor's Coat (2021) Found coat, hand stitched with wool and cotton threads, wool felt appliqué.
The story of the piece can be found here.
Quite a few elements have been added since that post.
I added a Tennessee Warbler to the lapel, as Victor was a birder, a singer, and hailed from Nashville.
At Victor's memorial there was a pair of tiny cowboy boots from when he was a child - he had called them his "baby boots".
Next up: Triple Thread (Part Two) - Tawny Maclachlan Capon
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