Explore the elements and popular practice of using found objects in mixed-media and textile art with Cas Holmes. Cas, renowned for her use of "the found" and her many-layered, atmospheric pieces, presents a wealth of tips and ideas for this technique.
Inside you'll discover:
- where to search for found objects and how to recycle previously used materials
- techniques to conceive and build a piece around a found object
- the range of found objects--from natural materials such as driftwood to manufactured pieces of machinery to even mundane objects like CD cases
- how found objects can be used to create stunning pieces and lend deep meaning to a work
The Found Object in Textile Arts showcases how to combine mixed-media and fiber-arts techniques to create art with personal, narrative qualities.
Cas Holmes is one of the United Kingdom's most renowned textile artists. She exhibits widely and runs courses at West Dean College. SHe has written for magazines including The Quilter and has contributed to Workshop on the Web. Cas lives in Maidstone, Kent. Item #: 10FA03
ISBN: 9781596683327
128 Pages
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 Inches
A beautiful guide and source of inspiration for the Mixed Media Artist
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In her introduction the artist writes ” The ideas, processes and methods contained in this book are intended to act as a stimulus for the textile artists who like to use found materials as part of their experimental working practice”. Indeed, once you start flipping through the pages of this book you’ll find it hard not to look at everything from the contents of the recycle bins to old textiles, coffee filters and other seemingly mundane every day objects as a potential art supply.
The book opens with an overview of processes and methods using paint, ink and dye along with found natural and man made objects to create marks on the surface of paper and fabric. This chapter gives the reader a library of potential techniques and ideas to refer to when considering how to alter the surface that they’re working with. The second chapter gives advice on where to search for found objects, how to recycle previous materials and gives the reader a guide on sorting found textiles and papers . You’ll also find ideas for presenting work with a section on creating unusual frames for displaying the finished art work. The author also discusses working with found containers and boxes, altered books and provides directions on creating simple journals from folded paper. The “Magpie of the Mind” chapter talks about observation and recording as a way to inspire your creative muse. Using the camera, keeping a sketchbook, elements of design and a discussion on Notan are followed by some helpful advice on what to do if you feel stuck or uninspired. Finally the book closes with a chapter on Sharing and how teaching and working with the community can help enrich the artistic process.
This book does not contain any step by step projects. You won’t find directions for recreating any of the beautiful pieces showcased in this book. It is meant to be a guide and source of inspiration for those who want to incorporate found or recycled materials into their artwork and stretch their mixed media wings.
The Found Object in Textile Art
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Explore the elements and popular practice of using found objects in mixed media and textile art to create stunning art pieces.
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