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Hyperrealistic Drawings by David Morrison Reflect the Fragile Ephemerality of Organic Life
Art#colored pencil
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#flowers
#nature
#seedsOctober 7, 2022
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Baskets Made of Twisted Copper Wire Evoke Seed Pods, Marine Creatures, and Other Organic Forms
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Craft#baskets
#copper
#nature
#seeds
#wireAugust 16, 2021
Grace EbertAll images © Sally Blake, shared with permission
Whether standing a few inches tall or reaching more than a foot, the metallic vessels that Sally Blake weaves are all inspired by a single, skeletonized seedpod the Canberra-based artist found herself in possession of. “It was given to me by someone who understood my grief after my mother died, and it represented much of what I was feeling and experiencing,” she says. “It was vulnerable and yet resilient, and gently held its seed—the source of potential new life and inspiration.”
That original pod has since spurred dozens of baskets in varying sizes that Blake molds from lengths of copper wire. She manipulates the pliable material with tight coils and twists that rely on pattern and sinuous lines, creating organic forms evocative of seeds, sea creatures, lungs, and other natural shapes. The metal’s durability juxtaposes with the ephemeral, delicate subject matter, a contrast the artist draws as a way to speak to life’s cycles.
Blake’s works are on view through September 11 at Craft ACT in Canberra as part of the group exhibition Place Markers. Find baskets, pen-and-ink vessels, and printed cards in her shop, and keep up with her multi-media practice on Instagram.#baskets
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Delicate Cross-Cut Pods Encase Seeds and Other Fruitful Forms in Porcelain
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Craft#ceramics
#eggs
#nature
#porcelain
#seedsJune 30, 2021
Grace EbertAll images © Sally Kent and photographer Matthew Stanton, shared with permission
Melbourne-based artist Sally Kent visualizes the fleeting processes found in nature in her fragile porcelain pods. Cross-cut to reveal an inner seed, flower, or other fruitful organisms, the ceramic works compare the inner life-producing forms that are teeming with color and texture with their stark, smooth shells.
Each piece, which ranges from just a few inches to about a foot, is composed of individual patterns, whether through minuscule orbs or with thin strips of ceramic hung from the outer edges. This use of repetition is a form of embodiment, Kent says, because it evokes the cycles that produce and sustain all life, no matter the species or age. “Each pod begins with an egg form—an archetypal symbol of the cycle of life, death, and renewal, but it also acts as a shell to delineate and protect, albeit fragile, the seen (physical body) and the unseen (the spiritual and emotional world),” she shares.
If you’re in Sydney, you can see Kent’s Protection series, which includes human hands and busts embellished with mythological details, during the first weekend of August at House of Chu. Until then, dive into her process and see more of her hand-built works on Instagram.#ceramics
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Vibrant Botanic Embroideries Embellish the Dried Leaf Sculptures of Hillary Waters Fayle
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Craft#embroidery
#found objects
#leaves
#sculpture
#seeds
#threadDecember 29, 2020
Grace EbertAll images via the artist and Momentum Gallery
Merging traditional craft techniques and the natural world’s abundant materials, Hillary Waters Fayle (previously) meticulously stitches brightly hued florals into found camellia leaves and other foliage. From simple lines and ribbing to fully rendered botanics, the thread-based embellishments interrupt the fragile matter. The resulting sculptures evidence nature’s durability while juxtaposing the organic material with the fabricated additions.
In the interview below, Waters Fayle describes how she gathers leaves and seed pods from areas around her home in Richmond, Virginia, and notes that her practice is rooted in sustainability. By using materials that are already available, like thread from her grandmother, the artist strives for zero-waste in her practice. Overall, her intention is to “bind nature and human touch,” magnifying how the two interact.
Head to Waters Fayle’s site or Instagram to view a larger collection of her embroidered works. You also might enjoy Susanna Bauer’s crocheted leaves.“Inherent,” hand-stitched camellia leaves, 5 x 5 inches
“Implications,” hand-stitched camellia leaves, 4-3/4 x 4-3/4 inches
“Circle Inscribed,” hand-stitched camellia leaves, 5 x 5 inches
“Reaching Toward The Other,” hand-stitched camellia leaves, 4-1/2 x 2 inches
“Flora Series 7,” hand-embroidered foliage, 6 x 6 inches
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