My mobile is 9 feet tall. We had to rent a photo studio to be able to take pictures for the entry. All the pieces are dyed with natural dyes: indigo, green persimmons (kakishibu) and black walnutes.I dyed lots of different white fabrics to get so many shades of colors.
It was exciting to be in a real photo studio. The Image Flow Photographic Center has this studio is in Mill Valley. There was equipment all over the place and being there made it possible to get these great photos by my photographer, Bob Hemstock.
The bamboo structure on top is constructed like an Alexander Calder mobile. Until we got it permanently balanced and held in place, it got knocked down time and time again whenever anyone touched it to rotate the pieces. To have it change sides and rotate in the air currents we used 7 fishing gear swivles.
A detail with mostly green persimmon dye. The Japanesse word is kakishibu. I got many colors and shades with it. I have quite a stash now of white fabrics that take the dyes differently and I have figured out ways to get mottled looks. The transparent blue fabric peeking out from the back side was dyed in my indigo vat.
This detail shows how I took shiny silk and turned the pieces 90 deagrees so the light caught it in different ways–similar to nap. I liked the way the fabric looked when it wasn’t ironed completely flat. That makes it shimmer more I think. Wish me luck at getting accepted into the international show.
Absolutely better than fabulous! Good luck on inclusion into the show.
So beautiful!!!
What fun Peggy – I love it/them! Best of luck to you for show acceptance.
These pieces are just wonderful! Good luck!
A marvel of artistic and engineering skill!
They’re very beautiful and I am sure even more so in person! Best wishes on getting in to the show!
Outstanding! But that’s what we have come to expect from you. Love the mobile concept.
Diane
Quite amazing, Peggy. Good luck. Where will the International Show be held?
Gorgeous! Luck wishes wafting your way!
I love your weaving!
this is one of the most interesting pieces I have seen. The technique of the dyeing and use of the pieces is so creative. I would so enjoy seeing it in person. Thanks for sharing.
Beyond beauty – Big Time Class!
I need to add more – seem mysterious with all the shades and smaller pieces. I am very impressed as usual. Does it need a shot of red in your work sometime?
Beautiful work as always.
Bravo Peggy. I love your work AND your installation. Very inspiring.
WOW!! You are an inspiration!
Lovely and fun!