I’m still working away at new pieces for my upcoming exhibit in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. This is my most recent one called “Cedar Cove”. Here I’ve combined my ‘sewn silk sari ribbon’ technique with the hooking. I really can’t seem to get enough of this technique. Originally I had started to hook the silk sari in an attempt to avoid the sewing. But after a few rows I knew it wasn’t going to give me the look that I wanted, so I pulled it all out and got sewing. There’s just something about the crinkly look of the shimmery ribbon sewn on in strips that gets me everytime.
This one is “Bottle Cove”. I’m really happy with how this one turned out. It is exactly how I remember it looking in real life. On our first family trip out to Corner Brook my sister organized a really fun bonfire on the beach at Bottle Cove. And since then my kids have spent many a time playing on the beach here. I have fond memories of this spot.
“Driftwood” is an experiment in bringing my larger tree series work to a smaller scale. This one is inspired by the bleached, twisted look of driftwood. I’m really pleased with how it translated down into a 5″ x 7″ size. Lots of shimmer in this as it is done entirely with metallic yarns!
“Western Brook Pond” was inspired by the boat tour we did a few years back through the fjord in Gros Morne. Such spectacular scenery! Gros Morne never disappoints!
I’m currently working on my last piece for this exhibit, which I’ll share when it is done. Then I have to prepare the tags for each one, organize all of the other things I’ll need and wrap up all the art. Almost time to get packing! Can’t wait to see them all hung together. And I’ll have a few larger pieces with me too. Hope you can make it!
I also received some good news at the end of last week- my “Gros Morne Scenic Route” and “Gros Morne at Twilight” pieces both sold at the Harbour Grounds coffee shop in Corner Brook! I am always so appreciative of all of the support that I receive from Newfoundlanders!
Karen