Handmade wool, silk and paper felt. Inclusions of my own fabric created from images of lichen and my old field notes and biogeography published paper.
Unframed. Open for customizing. would fit 30x36" frame. framing additional cost.
A topographic map of forest habitat in 2050. Forests are taking a beating from climate change, logging and relentless highway and other development. In 2050, I imagine this old battleground where trees are covered in lichen, enjoying old age and another area where new trees are just taking hold. Highways are pushed out. Humans change their priorities ( that bit might have to wait til 2150!) Exhibition piece Ecoart Show Gallery 1313 2022
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Price
CAD 1,100.00
Quantity available
1
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Product
Length/Depth: 36 in
Width: 30 in
Height: 3 in
Package
Length/Depth: 36 in
Width: 30 in
Height: 3 in
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Meet your seller
Sheila
I began my fibre art practice in Toronto 15 years ago to connect with my education and experience in ecology; now I am a fulltime artist with a studio in Guelph. I use the transformative process of wet felting to explore visual interpretations of newsfeeds and data about ecological or environmental impacts. Each topographic map in my Habitat 2050 series tells an eco-inspired story and imagines a future when nature regains control and humans ask what they can do to create a more harmonious world. Textiles designed from my photos celebrate overlooked eco-phenomena such as fungi, lichen, and the patterns of insect trails and bark. The collection of bold felted lab flasks pays tribute to women in science. My process is like building a house and decorating it at the same time. Each layer of wool, paper and silk contributes structure, colour and texture. Final hand molding develops relief and form. Watch for my process photos on Instagram and plein air felting in person at the show.
BOOTH J13- Fibre art - handmade wet felted wool, silk and paper narrative felts, inspired by daily news feeds that spark dialog about social justice and environmental impacts. The works are map-like, organic, forward looking and contemporary. I also make a series of felted lab flasks that pay tribute to the discerning woman of science. New rust prints.
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