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Contaminated Water #8: Water Spider Painting
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Painting, Textile on Soft (Yarn, Cotton, Fabric)
Size: 42 W x 28 H x 0.4 D in
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The Contaminated Water series continues with this piece, #8, which is delving into the changes that can happen to the aquatic animals in our water systems. Biologists have discovered mutations in frogs and fish so why not for the water spider as well. Rust pigmentation was used to create the design using scientific iron filings on hand dyed fabric. Dense hand stitching in a circular pattern going both clock-wise and counter clock-wise give dimension and movement to the artwork as well as physical texture. Artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist. Exhibition History: --Arts in Harmony 2014, Sherburne County Government Center, Elk River, Minnesota: February 3 to March 27, 2014. --2014 Traveling Exhibition, ERAAA Main Street Gallery, Elk River, Minnesota: April 2 to April 24, 2014. --Healing Arts Solo Exhibition: From Rust to Art, Hudson Hospital, Hudson, Wisconsin: May 20 to August 16, 2015. --Water Works 2016, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis, Maryland: September 22 – October 30, 2016. **Awarded one of four Honorable Mentions. --Water: The Essence of Life, Alfons Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: June 11 – August 6, 2017 --Still Water Invitational Exhibition, Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, Stillwater, Minnesota: August 1 – August 30, 2018. --Still Water Exhibition, St. Croix River Headquarters, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin: September 12 – Oct 30, 2018.
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Painting:Textile on Soft (Yarn, Cotton, Fabric)
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:42 W x 28 H x 0.4 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
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I have been constructing textile artworks for over thirty years incorporating dense hand stitching which gives visual and physical texture to my work. I was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1963 and have had my studio in Cushing, Wisconsin since 1991. My work includes pieced work using commercial fabrics as well as rust pigmentation and non-traditional dyeing techniques. More recent work has been using whole cloth construction using my hand dyed and painted fabrics and rust pigmentation along with my signature hand stitching. Each piece is unique and starts with an idea from my subconscious and develops as I construct the artwork. Decisions are made regarding materials, technique, size, and sculptural stitching as the piece develops. Nothing is preplanned so the initial idea may not be even close to what the finished artwork reveals. My medium is thread on textiles, much like a painter's medium is "oil on canvas" or "acrylic on hard board". My work can be found in many private art collections around the world. Commission work keeps my schedule full for several years in advance. I exhibit my award winning artwork nationally in juried fine art exhibitions in galleries, museums, and art centers. I am represented by several fine art galleries across the United States. I am the author of several books available worldwide, describing my processes, artistic philosophy, and experiences with artist residencies.
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