The Oak Tree sculpture was finished a couple of weeks ago but
I waited to show it to you after the official photographs were taken.
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| Oak Tree |
This has been the most labor intensive sculpture that I have made.
It measures 12" at the oak wood base, 18" wide at the branches and 25" tall.
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| Back View |
The tree is made from my hand dyed wool fabric using the Shibori technique
I showed you last post.
This type of dyeing gave me the perfect wood grain look.
The base, branches and roots of the tree have been stitched
and gathered to emphasize the wood grain patterning.
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| Mouse |
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| Carolina Wren |
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| Moth |
All of the leaves have been hand stitched and
made with my hand dyed wool fabric.
They took the longest to stitch since each individual leaf is wire wrapped.
Owl, Mouse, Bird and Moth were all individually made and then attached to the tree.
It was a long process with a lot of stitching but
I am very pleased with how this idea turned out!
The tree will be entered into a juried art show which is coming up in our area.
I am hoping it will be accepted especially after all this work!
Amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy jaw just hit the floor! I do not have enough adjectives to express how amazing this is.......
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Louise!!!! This is just incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on this and if it is not
accepted, it is their loss!!! Truly a work of art!
Bravo!!
Warm Hugs~
Julie
OMG, this is fantastic. I'm at a lost for words at this magnificent fabric sculpture. What an amazing achievement for you. It sure is a winner. A true labor of love. Good luck at the juried art show.
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JB
Oh my, I kind of lack words also, to express how incredibly wonderful this piece is. I love the wools you have used, and every little critter, too! Without a doubt, it will be accepted into the show!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an incredible piece of art. I predict not only will it be accepted, it will receive some top honors too, as well it should. Double WOW!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work!! Worthy of jaw drops from the jury I'm sure!! Such detail...... Beyond amazing!., saw a few art cars at the show this am and thought of you! Big hug- lurena
ReplyDeleteWhat a masterpiece! A magnificent oak...lovely critters...a beautiful creation! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteRobyn
I never would have guessed that the tree was wool. The tiniest detail, wow!!! Incredible! There is no doubt in my mind that this is an absolute winner! I would take that moth in a heart beat! Congrats on the hard work, its a beaut!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a masterpiece, I mean it! Love the stitching on the leaves, feathers, the moth,( that moth is great) It is truly worthy of any fine art show, but how can you part with it?!
ReplyDeleteI love the mighty oak! It is truly an amazing piece!
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