Introduction:
What is a scroll?
My inspiration is Japanese scrolls. They are narrow “wall hangings” that hang in little niches where art is displayed–usually a flower arrangement. Usually they are long and have a nice background with a piece of art mounted on it. I went to an exhibit in Japan a couple of years ago and the artist’s scrolls were many shapes and sizes–all with a background she chose for the art displayed on it. So that is what I’m calling MY scrolls. I’ve been matching up backgrounds and art. Sometimes parts are made by me –woven and/or dyed or things I’ve brought home from many trips. I’ve been under lock down since March 8 and can’t get to my studio where my looms are. I’ve been enjoying looking at what I have in my apartment and using what I have on hand.
Another background cloth from the striped warp in previous posts.
The background this time is plain weave. The warp threads are DMC 6-strand embroidery cotton. Someone gave me two cartons of cones of the stuff we usually see as little tiny skeins. The colors are wonderful and can be subtle. I took some light ones and some dark ones for the stripes.
Here is a close up of the art. They are shiny silk squares I cut from fabrics I dyed all with black walnuts a year ago or so. I attached them to pieces of cotton fabric (also black walnut dyed) with a museum-quality double stick tape. I love this tape and use it a lot. I got it from a bookbinding supply place in Brooklyn. The name is Talas. They have an extensive catalog and do online orders. I then attached these pieces to a flannel cloth for just the right amount of body for the hanging.
I’m thinking I have a trilogy—not a triptych; but they might hang together.
Here is a close-up of one section. In all the sections I turned the shiny squares 90 degrees so the way the light catches them makes the checkerboard pattern.
The fabric for the squares in this section was an upholstery fabric, I think. One side is silk, the other is cotton. The squares didn’t like to stay flat with time! However, it shows you how I mounted them with tiny bits of the tape in the middle of the tops of the squares
Hi Peggy: WOW !!! I LOVE the scroll with the squares that curl up and catch the light differently. You are a true artist.
Thank you for telling us how you do these and what inspires you. I always totally enjoy your posts. Thank you so much for your inspiration, your knowledge and the fact that you share your vast knowledge about weaving with all of us.
Greetings,
I also love the scrolls and reading about your creative process.
Thankyou for these shares! Love the closeups. Awesome displays
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for these terrific photos. The scrolls are truly decorative wall hangings.
Have been enjoying your scrolls. Love the textures and play of light on these most recent scrolls. You must be missing your studio and looms.
These are inspiring and have given me food for thought in my own work. Thank you for the link to Talas — it’s a great find.
Jaw-dropping gorgeous! Really, Peggy, you have outdone yourself this time.
Diane
Thank you for so much with all of us – your knowledge, your art and your heart.