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nest of thread

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I spent some time this weekend thinking about perches for birds. 

This little flour sack bird is in the midst of constructing a nest of thread (actually she is made from a cloth sack that contained sugar cookie mix from William-Sonoma). I have so many beautiful wooden spools with thread still on them but the thread is often too weak to use in the machine. Using them here is perfect.

I’m also becoming increasingly interested in incorporating found objects (and found fabric) into my work.

We had a super weekend.  We went to Newton Open Studios and bought a beautiful painting on paper by Joceyln Chemel, a local painter and jewelry designer. This is our fourth piece of hers.   We also went to Art for the Garden again this year.  This is an outdoor exhibit of contemporary sculpture that a woman in Newton hosts in her incredible backyard. It is always an inspiring thing to see and as I start to make more sculpture myself I feel like I have a deeper appreciation for the pieces on exhibit.

The weather in Boston has turned warm and sunny again so we will be outside this afternoon watching the flowers grow.

 

Comments

  1. leeanne says

    its wonderful. its always exciting to see what you come up with next.watching your art grow has really made me try to push farther with me. 🙂

  3. Evelyn Lum says

    Your birds all have such life in them. It is almost like if I stare at them a little longer, they may move or fly away. They are amazing. You are amazing. Keep up the good work, girl!

  4. Sarah says

    I love all your birds but this one is my very favorite so far. Are they for an exhibition, for sale or?

  6. Rebecca says

    This is my favorite so far. There is just something about it that resonates with me. Probably because I am pregnant, and the whole nesting/creating a home theme.

  7. Jennifer says

    Delurking to say how amazing this piece is. While I have enjoyed many of them, this is absolutly striking and I would pay heartily to have it in my home. Brilliant work, thank you for sharing!

  8. janet clare says

    I, too have been working on ‘birds’ as a theme for a while now, and everywhere I turn someone has made a great bird! Who knew birds were trendy? I have been making cushions with my birds though.

  10. Wendi says

    I have to say I think you’ve reached a whole new level with your art. These recent bird sculptures have been spectacular! Please let us all know when you get gallery representation. . .

  11. Maritza says

    I love this beauty and really enjoy how you are incorporating found objects into your work. The nest is just so lovely.

  17. Sue says

    I love the bird. The threads look great built as the nest, so creative an idea. The other birds look great too. You are so talented.

  18. Emmie says

    Love your blog – this bird is great – love the cotton reel perch. Have added you to my favourites link hope thats OK.

  19. Dianne says

    All you bird creations are so clever and I particularly like the one with the nest and spool. Keep up the good work.