The Space Between

I was given the opportunity to submit an entry for an exhibit entitled "The Space Between". My piece is related to my new found interest in x-rays, MRIs and other body imaging. I'm calling this piece, "Intervals".

You can also check out my interview being posted 5/20 at http://dinnerateightartists.blogspot.com/

Last of Exhibited Works

This image is the last of the exhibited works at the Foyer Gallery, Lake Tahoe Community College. The exhibit will continue through June 18th.

This piece was taken from an MRI. Values were determined then stitched onto hand-dyed silk, densely quilted with monofilament thread. The quilted and embroidered piece was then cut down and attached to a textile painted strip of linen/hemp canvas that was also heavily stitched.

Premature Babies

My friend and collaborator, Karen Rips (http://fiberartmusings.blogspot.com) loaned me some x-rays of premature babies. I was so struck by their tiny forms, struggling to get going in life.

I wanted to show these forms in stitchery and were the first embroideries where I used value to determine color.

And here they are individually:

Tesi's Pain

This piece is another of the pieces in my solo show, "A View Within: The Body Stitched". It is a from dental imaging machine.

This piece is quite large--45 x 48 and is solid embroidery on dyed raw silk.

You can see the metal bar that was placed in her neck. Tesi's neck injury has caused her a great deal of pain and requires her to make many adjustments in her life as a metal sculptor and vibrant woman.

More Stitchings

Here is the series I did on my friend's broken leg, showing 5 views of the break. It's entitled, "Femur: Five Views".

And these are the pieces individually. The pieces are embroidered by machine on hand dyed silk and attached to stretched canvases.

More Images From My Show, "A View Within: The Body Stitched"

Here are a few more images from the show that is in the Foyer Gallery at Lake Tahoe Community College. The show will run through June 18th.

This is a series of sonograms chronicling growth at 12 weeks, 24 weeks and 36 weeks:

This is the series as shot from the gallery:

Last Night's Reception for "A View Within: The Body Stitched"

My reception was a nice, cozy gathering of friends. It was great to see friends I hadn't seen in some time and to spend time with those that share art classes with me.

My work was well received and has inspired me to keep working in this discipline.

My fiber friends in SoCal sent this most amazing floral arrangement. It was wonderful to have their presence there through this gift, since they weren't able to attend.

And it sure added class!