Split Infinitive
Cotton Embroidery Floss on Stretched Canvas
Q: What was the concept behind your Momentum artwork?
A: Embroidery is a loaded medium, often relegated the realm of feminine hobby or craft. I wanted to unleash it from that concept, let it be something vibrant and playful. I chose to free it also from the figurative; let it expand and mutate on its own into a psychedelic mass of movement and color.
Q: Explain the technique and/or process you used to create your Momentum work.
A: This piece is an improvisation. Each section and line is a reaction to its surroundings. The fabric itself is stretched on regular stretcher bars and I used a "split stitch", meaning on each stitch the needle is brought up through the previous one, splitting the thread.
View, Purchase and Experience Artwork by Oklahoma's Emerging Young Artists at Momentum OKC. Event: March 5-6. Gallery Hours: March 9, 10 & 11. Tickets and more information: www.MomentumOklahoma.org
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