I don't know how I missed learning about her before but she certainly accomplishes what I sometimes strive to do.
Blues from Georgia
7 hours ago
Monday, March 14, 2011
tactile history
Diane Savona refers to her art as "bricolage, a technique that makes creative use of whatever materials are available regardless of their original purpose." She "uses salvaged cloth and garments, domestic found objects and intense hand stitching to construct fossil specimens that present textiles in an archaeological context."
I don't know how I missed learning about her before but she certainly accomplishes what I sometimes strive to do.
I don't know how I missed learning about her before but she certainly accomplishes what I sometimes strive to do.
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11 comments:
Pretty cool stuff she creates. I like all the buried snaps, tools and buckles as well as the cloth and clothing. Thanks for sharing, and yes, you do do just that with your mixed pieces. Time for a major art show I think.
xox corrine
I like that word "bricolage" for some reason-- layers of old built up to create something new- which is what you do.
This is so cool! I never heard of her, either - love what she does.
She is an inspiration, thanks for the video link!
I love the history in everything....gives it a lot of depth....
Lovely! I just want to touch it. Again. :)
I love she made them appear as fossils. She's just amazing. Great post on textile history. xo
Happy St. Patrick's Day Deborah!!
I have seen her work before but never a video.Utterly amazing isn't it?
How apt that the next word verification that's come up is 'collectu'!
I learned about her a while back and she has inspired me to use reclaimed fibers in my Women's Work narrative quilts. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
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