We were paid a memorable visit by winter storm, Kayla, this week. She was quite something! Johntimothy and I were nestled safely inside for a beautiful day of snow and more snow. I'm quite sure we got at least a foot of it, wouldn't you say? I heard that in Vermillion, just 8 miles away, it was 17 inches. We had an amazing sculptural overhang, as seen below, along the length of the roofline in the back....alas, we had to knock it down. So, we eventually got ourselves dug out and life has returned to normal.
Shoveling after the blizzard delayed my getting into the studio by a bit, but I got back in the rhythm of making marks on yet another series of new pieces. There is something so meditative about making repetitive marks....I just love it! I'm sure my focus on tiny marks would drive many others quite mad, but for me, it puts me right in the zone. What's been interesting in making these drawings is that, while I often use hand stitching as an extension of drawing, these are basically drawings that come to resemble stitches. And it's funny how the finished pieces almost look like bits of cloth. Here are a few details of this new series. I'm not sure I'll have time to properly photograph all the work before the show, which is installed next Monday, but will certainly do it after the pieces come back.
Hope you are having a good week....the weekend is nearly here! Enjoy!
as ever Patti, i am entranced by your repetitive mark-making; it is so soothing to look and get lost in. I am sure it is a highly meditative process too - not sure I have the patiene,but it most definitely appeals!
ReplyDeleteThank you Fiona....I'm surprised that I do have the patience, actually. But there is a rhythm to it that I can't describe and I'm always reluctant to leave the mark making when the time comes. So glad it is appealing to you!
DeleteI have a similar experience with my crocheting, which is basically repetitive mark-making in fiber! The stitches need to be uniform, and that requires slipping into the very same rhythmic "zone" you describe. For me too, as a woman not known for her ability to sit still, relax and patiently await any outcome, I'm amazed I can endure hours of doing nothing more than drawing one loop through another! Good luck with your show!!
ReplyDeleteG....I can easily imagine that crocheting would be the same....all in the rhythm of the repetition. Thank you for the good wishes....I start hanging Monday!
DeleteWonderful! I love the rhythm that's created by the repetitive strokes.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bridgette....yes, there is rhythm in process of making the marks and afterwards in viewing the piece. Very meditative!
DeleteI love the reaction to your work. Exactly the opposite of what people perceive as"we could never do that" is your favorite part! It's wonderful to see someone find their niche/groove. You certainly have and boy have you done it WELL;) Best of at your show:) Laura
ReplyDeleteLaura, Thanks so much for your comments and good cheer! The reception was last evening and went very well. The work was well received and I made it through doing the gallery talk, which is not my forte! Will get a blog post up today with pictures, I hope! Thanks, again.
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