Category: Paper Images

I usually prefer organic shapes when I do the woven paper images. Yesterday I tried weaving some very geometric images together. I liked the colors and my dear friend is always challenging me to test my boundaries and try new things.

I wasn’t thrilled with the final piece but decided to try it in a frame and see if I liked it better. When I turned it over to insert in the frame, I found a pleasant surprise. I like the back side better than the front!

This is the surprise on the back                                       This is what I wove

I’m working on creating some larger images that I can frame and submit for a one person show. I need about 2 dozen pieces, so I’ve a long way to go.

Here’s the piece I finished yesterday:

I start with either one image, cut in half or two different images, like the ones below. You must be aware of the copyright laws on derivative art, if you are using someone else’s images.

After cutting each image into curved strips I weave them together to create the finished piece.Here’s another I finished this week:

This one uses a slightly different technique. Two photos, the same image, one black and white, the other colored, woven together. The piece is less abstract.The follow two pieces are garden photos. Each has two different photos woven into each other. I like the way you can see the pagoda in this one.Although these were both garden images, with no people or statues, I see a magi in this one.

Years ago, while in New Mexico, I visited a gallery and fell in love with the wonderful woven copper pieces by Suzanne Donazetti. You can see her work here: Waxlander Gallery

Recently, I began weaving paper images and have achieved a look similar to Suzanne’s amazing copper pieces. I’m turning the woven images into cards and selling them at the Carrboro Farmer’s Market.

I’ve also started using larger images and photographs, to do some pieces which I will frame.

This is one colored and one black and white photo, cut and woven together. The image is of the cars at Cadillac Ranch, in Texas.

Here’s the finished piece.

Hoped to enter it in the State Fair – it doesn’t fit any of the categories – so I’ll just enjoy it.

It’s tricky to weave, not as stiff as the paper ones.

Half way done

Almost there

Tomorrow I’ll put the rim on.