Thursday, August 13, 2009

Fiber Art Circles



The fiber arts group I belong to had a challenge a while back - use circles in a piece of artwork.
I immediately thought of Kandinsky's 'Farbstudie Quadrate' and I attempted a fiber version of the work. This gave me an opportunity to use every embellishment I could lay my hands on to try to give the illusion of Kandinsky's painterly images.
I was never happy with it and, in the process of my recent studio cleanup, I cut the squares apart, divided them into two sections and mounted them on black and green felt. That's as far as I'll take this project, but it was a fun experiment!



Wassily Kandinsky - Farbstudie Quadrate

Have a great weekend everyone!

Judy
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9 comments:

  1. quiltcatAugust 13, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    very cool interpretation of Kandinsky!

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  2. BeenaAugust 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Sometimes these fun little projects may not meet our expectations, but are a great jump start for another project. I happen to think your circles are great!

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  3. Karen L RAugust 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    this is most excellent, judy!

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  4. summer girlAugust 15, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Judy...this is absolutely stunning! the colors are so vibrant and appealing...can't wait to see it 'up close and personal!'
    love, j
    hmmm...I wonder how that would look as an ATC...may I?

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  5. Judy HartmanAugust 15, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks so much for your comments, Paula, Beena, Karen and janice! I think I do like the top piece, which has the most embellishment. I'm in Canada right now, but will be back soon to get started on some new creative work! Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

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  6. GayleAugust 18, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Wow! These are wonderful!!!

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  7. tea time and rosesAugust 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Hello Dear Judy!

    That's what makes creativity so much fun, trying new things!:o) This is a very pretty piece, lovely circles of color.:o) It so nice to be able to come together with other artist who share your passion, just wonderful!

    Smiles...

    Beverly

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  8. CatAugust 22, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    These are wonderful!!!! I am so drawn to circles.... and I love your colors!

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  9. Judy HartmanAugust 22, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Well, I never expected so many positive comments on these circles! I can only repeat that the design is strictly Kandinsky and I wonder what he would think of a fiber interpretation!
    Thank you for your comments, friends.

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