Wiggle Waggle: Mixed Media. This is just another experiment to add to my collection of mixed media wanderings. It is a non objective abstract composition, made up of scraps of needle felted wool, beads, buttons and hand dyed papers. The papers were done in the low water immersion style using Rit dyes. Once the papers are dyed, I coated them with a PVA or wood glue. This gives the paper the strength needed to hold up under manipulation and it has the feel of fabric. The wool roving and the needle felted wool scraps are leftovers from other projects. I used a few antique buttons for a little sparkle and some beads. A few metal washers are attached with embroider threads. I used a small strip of fabric from South America that my grandson brought me for color. I stamped a crow onto fun foam, and placed him on top to overlook the whole project. This is mounted onto a wood panel that was painted black. I used a product called Bindex to attach the collage to the wood panel. I found the words "Wiggle Waggle" printed on the selvage edge of some fabric, and it seemed appropriate for such an odd combination of elements. This, and other works can be seen on Off The Wall Fridays and if you need a closeup view; Right Click on Image and Open In New Window.
Interesting mix of materials. I will have to try dyeing some paper, thank you for describing your technique!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading how you played with this piece--so much freedom! Very enjoyable post. I find it interesting that you mounted your work/play on a wood panel.
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You certainly have been having fun in creating this Judy. I like that you have used peices left over from other projects too. It is a happy piece full of colour and lovely textures and I especially like the hand dyed paper and how you have treated if for strengthening. The crow is a neat idea at the top overseeing everything!
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I had to click the image to enlarge it so I could admire all the odds and ends sewn on. I love the old key!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great piece. I especially liked it when I opened it up larger. What a great combination of "things"
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun piece! And it sounds like you had as much fun creating it.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my blog. I just love this piece, especially the fact that you used leftovers from other works and recycled various "treasures" into something new and beautiful.
Susan
ohhh Judy - this is just darn cool! So glad you shared how you made it 'cause I was wondering when I first looked! love all the textures and the play with the different medium!
ReplyDeleteAah-technical information as well as fun art! Love the paper info and mounting to a wood panel is a great idea. I learn so much from your experience!! Clicking on the image to see it larger was fun, seeing all the details. Something new to look at every second. Fun piece.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful work of art. I never heard of dying paper with Rit! The results are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou are having loads of fun Judy, this is wonderful, i never know what to do with odds and ends but now i think i might have a play and just see what comes out. karen xo
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