Blog 8 Looking at the Work of Other Textile Artists

Blog 8 Looking at the Work of Other Textile Artists & Making Progress

I have considered the work of other artists whilst investigating the mode of construction of my own textile sculpture.

Ewa Pachuka

Wall hanging, 'Landscape' crocheted hemp/linen. Sydney , New South Wales. 1974

Pachuka  has created a crochet sandy seashore. The holes and mounds representing the burrows of tunneling marine animals.[1]

The technique that has been used has textural interest and forms.


As mentioned in Blog 6, Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930 - 2017) was a polish sculptor and a fibre artist. She was known for her use of textiles as a sculptural medium and her outdoor installations. 

The images show variation in surface texture created for example by knotting, weaving and crochet. There is an organic feel to the structures.



The textile sculptures are large and looming.


I really like the size of these textile sculptures - they have presence

I like the work by Magdalena Abakanowicz for its scale, weight and movement.  

Libby Platus: Created from woven jute the sculpture is a response to music and motion entitled "Shall we dance?" [2] 

It is a dynamic piece.



Judy Tadman: A textile artist from Huddersfield, Tadman crochets around a core of rope to create structured pieces. [3]




Toru Kurokawa: A Japanese ceramic artist. Creating work in a natural product clay he applies the principles of geometry to his design process. I am intrigued by the way the eye is drawn through the holes of his sculpture. [4]
 Amanda McCavour: 
A Toronto based artist. She has produced large, 3D, embroidered, suspended installations.  [5]
Image left: Living room 2                                                                 Image right: Living Room 2 Detail
The work has an ethereal quality, it is like a memory.
I like that light played upon the embroidery creating shadows on the walls and floor. The installation moved with the air currents.


Feeling inspired I have continued to construct my textile piece. Here is some detail showing willow woven through the crochet. 


In addition I have thought about the softness created by soft furnishings and the comfort they give. I intend to include this texture into the work. The fabric cushions are filled with sheep fleece. It is my intention that people will be able to interact with the piece through touch as well as sight
.

Meanwhile the textile sculpture continues to grow.

















[1] Botrell, F. (1972) 'The Artist Craftsman of  Australia'  Available at:

https://collection.maas.museum/object/341251#&gid=1&pid=1  (Accessed : 14/02/2023)

[2] https://prabook.com/web/libby.platus

      https://magazine.tcu.edu/spring-2017/object-lesson-shall-we-dance/  (Accessed 15/02/2023)

Image: Carolyn Cruz

[3] Tadman, J.(2014) https://scontent.flba3  (Accessed 27/01/23)

[4] Kuwakawa, T. https://www.instagram.com/p/CY9GETflB2d/ (Accessed 24/03/2023)

[5] Piskunowicz, A.. (2014) https://amandamccavour.com/ (Accessed 24/03/2023)

All other images K. Charlton



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