Ellen Lindner: Art & Creativity

Here’s the final piece, with stitching added. 

The stitching does three things:
– It structurally holds everything together.
– It adds texture.
– When a constrasting thread is used, it adds a visual line that becomes a design element.  The petals are an example of this last item.  I used dark brown thread to add defintion.

Here are some detail shots:

In the photo above,  I used an acid-free marker to depict the torn and
browning edges of the petals.  (Again, showing the flowers in all stages.)

I’m really happy with this piece! 

As I mentioned in an earlier post, it is to be part of the Transformations exhibit.  In it 12 visual artists have been paired with 12 poets, in order to foster loose collaborations.  The piece is my response to the poetry of Marica Denius, who often writes about changes in her life.  (I’m the only fiber artist in the group, so I’m especially honored to be included.)

Ellen Lindner