I was asked to create something reflecting our beautiful scenery. I chose to as my subject a pine bough image inspired by the Jeffery Pine trees nearby my home at Nevada Beach.
I was fortunate to have wonderful help from the library director, Lisa Foley, the art department's chair, Phyllis Schaffer, the head of the 3-D lab, Francis Rider and a great maintenance crew.
This piece is hand-dyed and hand-painted silk, quilted with monofilament thread and backed with scenery canvas.
Since it was to hang 15 feet above ground level, we needed special equipment:
It was a great experience, creating such a large piece. It measures 10' x 6'. Luckily I had a design wall that was 10' long. It was a huge challenge to dye and quilt such a large piece.
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ReplyDeleteA huge WOW for the artistry and technical mastery of this piece, and for the installation itself!
ReplyDeleteI hope this library knows how fortunate they are to have this hanging. What a huge accomplishment Paula, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a masterpiece for everyone to enjoy. I hope you get some acclaim from the people in Tahoe!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Paula. I'll have to get up there and see it in person.
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