It is impossible to miss the message in this work by Jo Smith. The work uses stitch and I hasten to add that paint would not be able to transmit the full inpact of the image.
Stitch adds a 3D kind of feel. The right side of the work where red stitching is representing blood has a swollen textured feel to it. her facial expression is sad, a look of resignation but I am most impressed with her eyes, they speak volumes. I wish i could see the whole piece.
Joe originally studied fashion design and has now turned to working in stitch she states:-
The endless possibilities and the total lack of boundaries, for me, make textile art so incredibly exciting. The tactile nature of materials and the ability within textiles to work almost seamlessly with so many differing media and disciplines never cease to be inspiring.
More of her work can be seen at
http://www.textileartist.org/jo-smith-interview-kids-cats-and-mayhem/
No comments:
Post a Comment