2.3.11

this structure I made many years ago - it was an experiment to create a form/structure completely from paper - I still remember how I made it. if I explained it - you would think I was crazy. there's something about repetitive gestures that I like - maybe it's meditative. I'm not sure anymore. the production work I do is repetitive and I have a real process since I do it mostly on my own. john sometimes helps with fabric cutting and of course he does some of the drawing, he doesn't enjoy screen-printing - he feels like it's too much pressure. well he has his own work to do - he is currently working on two tables, eight kids chairs, and five mobiles - yikes!
I really like how the shadow of this piece is like a drawing - the shadow also looks more like the object - john's been bugging me for a long time to do the shadows of my sculptures as a screen-print - when I was in grad school I did a whole series of drawings based on shadows. I also couldn't resist posting this picture of lil' p - her favourite hangout is in the shop window - she's like a cat enjoying the sunshine.

8 comments:

  1. nicoleMarch 02, 2011 7:16 am

    What a lovely post: shadow and light. I love the shadow your sculpture casts. I think John's idea of printing your shadows is a wonderful one. And little p looks so sweet in the sunshine. I too love doing this. My husband calls me "little cat".

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  2. wanderingMarch 02, 2011 7:36 am

    Sunshine on your back *is* one of the best feelings ever.. And I think printing the shadows is a great idea - it would be a little like capturing the sun..

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  3. AriadneMarch 02, 2011 9:02 am

    Your daughter's a sweetheart and your early work is absolutely exceptional!AriadnefromGreece!

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  4. Mary BurnsMarch 02, 2011 5:45 pm

    adorable little piper
    shadow prints would be a great idea
    glad your getting more sunshine

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  5. Margie OomenMarch 02, 2011 8:37 pm

    i think after mexico I want to sit in a sunny window with "p" too. I love your sculptural work and pod shapes. It was the first thing that drew me to you as an artist, before we became friends.

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  6. kathrynclarkMarch 02, 2011 11:18 pm

    She's so cute! I bet people love your store more seeing her in the window all the time! I really hope you make some shadow prints, those would look lovely.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 03, 2011 1:58 am

    Paper! Wonderful piece. I love being surprised by materials; thought it might be hemp string or some kind of jute.
    I'm sure P in the window also draws in some nice customers to see her smiling face and pretty pin-tucked top :)

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  8. Sonya PhilipMarch 04, 2011 11:20 am

    That piece is absolutely breath-taking.

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