Bones
Susan J Lapham Like the bones of a human skeleton, black and white compositions provide an opportunity to focus on the underlying anatomy of the piece. Building strong figure ground tension and creating compelling configurations create a skeleton for the work to be built upon. Working in black and white
The bark is healing
Each trunk of a tree has a different appearance! That makes every tree unique. This is determined by the type, where it stands, how old it is and the weather influences over the years. Bacteria, animals or people can damage the tree. With every damage, permanent traces will occur. The
Tree Roots
Tree roots on a steep bank reveal their structure.
Tribute to Saul
When we first received the prompt Anatomy, I immediately thought of the 1959 Otto Preminger film Anatomy of a Murder. I streamed it and made a list of all the things in the movie that would lend themselves to being created in cloth in my symbographic style. Bookshelves, cars, and
Knowledge vs. Ignorance
39″ x 23.6″ (Hand dyed cotton, breakdown printing, machine stitching) The anatomy of the pelvic floor is wonderfully well constructed, because this small muscle group has to perform a variety of very demanding tasks: It closes our torso downwards. Since gravity is on it all day through our upright walk,
Protecting the Brain
It was my turn this time around to give the prompt to our group, and I’ve known for a long time what I wanted everyone to interpret. The theme of “Anatomy” came into my head as soon as we selected the overarching theme of “Structures” for our current round of
Transparent Specimen
First of all, I decided to go to the library to investigate issues that I had not thought much about “Anatomy” in my daily life. “The Transparent Anatomical Specimens Book” The creations of Iori Tomita, (Japanese ) pioneer in the art of “Transparent Specimens” It’s appearance has a beauty that
Skeleton Revealed
The prompt of Anatomy should make you think of a living organism but my passion (some would say obsession) continues to explore the work of Antoni Gaudi. I was drawn to the skeleton framework that is the basic structure of any building. What better building to explore than Sagrada Familia,
In His Hands
My sister and I made a pact to each create a felt and sequined bird once a month during 2021. When we were small, our mom made some beautiful sequined bird ornaments for our Christmas tree. These, unfortunately, were lost during the sale of our parents’ estate. As I made
The place in my memory
The place where I had fun play with my friend when I was a kid. The Golmokgil of the village where I lived, which has now been developed and disappeared. 골목길( Golmokgil )is a narrow pathway between houses. it is similar to an alley in English.From 1970s to The early
ABANDONED, In The Mills
Bethany Garner
Forbury Park
When the prompt “lost world” was given I had just attended the last night of Harness Racing at Forbury Park in Dunedin, New Zealand. While I was involved in closing the raceway it was sad to see it close after nearly 100 years of racing. My father, my brothers and