I sent in the photos and entry papers on Friday! What a relief to see everything DONE! The photos, the statement and finally, SEND. To see the mobile in motion, check out my Instagram video below. I’m happy with the colors. They are what I think of as “old Chinese colors”. I used old Chinese natural dye recipes and that was a challenge and a big journey. I had 48 bundles with 15 different silks in each. That’s 720 swatches. There are lots I didn’t select; available now for something else!
This is me at the photo shoot for scale. It is my entry for the Contemporary Art and Design Exhibition: Reconstitution of the Past Colors at the BoND Biennale of Natural Dyes in Hangzhou, China. I went last time but it’s not possible this time. I commissioned my tech guy, Bob Hemstock to make the mobile and be the photographer.
This is the mobile I sent 2 years ago with natural dyes. It got into the show and the China National Silk Museum bought it! Right now, I just want to get into the show. That year the mobile was Bob’s idea!
Phenomenal!
Peggy, These are magnificent! the “Old Chinese” natural dyes you used are so unique and they simple shimmer!
Gorgeous, as usual. I hope you get in again
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Your weaving journey and creativity are inspiring
Lovely to look at. I do hope you get in the show.
Wishing you much success. The mobile is a fantastic idea. It really showcases your colours. Love to see it on a gentle breeze.
What fun…I love them!
I am so very Impressed with everything you did. Thank you for sharing your journey and for showing us the end result. The final artwork is spectacular. Congratulations Peggy. Whether you get in (which would be nice) or not it does not matter. What you have created is wonderful and beautiful. A true work of art.
Thank you for enriching the fiber world.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed witnessing your journey. All the samples and dyepots! A huge, richly hued success!
On a different note, will you tell more about the beautiful jackets you are wearing in the 2 photos? Are they handmade?
Thanks for sharing your tips, experience, thought processes, your own work and your special finds. Every post is inspirational.
Amazing! You are so methodical (note to self … perhaps a lovely notebook would help?) and your mobile is inspiring. Thank you
Your art is so very beautiful and so unique. Thank you for sharing the process. When I read your blog, I smile every time. It brightens my day to learn about the incredible work that you do. Wishing you great good luck getting your mobile in again this year. I cannot imagine how they could pass it by!
What lovely old colors you’ve created! I love the mobile, and oh, the other mobile! Your dye works are magnificent!