For textiles I have began looking at artists whose work interests me regarding their choice of imagery, subject matter, and, or textile techniques. Symbolism and narrative are important to my own work I hope to incorporate some of this into this work, without it becoming too illustrative or simplistic.
These works by contemporary artist Alexander Ovchinnikov, are digitally created images. I think both the imagery and medium are intriguing. They look like silhouettes from a animation still. For the purpose of this project I am looking at the interesting, pared down, visual story-telling narrative.
Alexander Ovchinnikov
Alexander Ovchinnikov
Alexander Ovchinnikov
This collage is an inspired by the story of "The Owl and the Pussycat". I like the use of shape, colour and pattern. The intricate stylised forms add depth to this image.
Mayuko Fujino
For these pieces it was the expert use of batik which first attracted me. Although the story-telling, fable element is in these pieces, I personally find them too straight forward in their compositions. I think the techniques, use of colour spectrum's and tones are amazing though and very inspirational.The think the use of silhouette in this illustration of a fable is very interesting and dramatic with a strong narrative. I like the contrast between the detail of the central characters and the menacing, black obscure vultures.
The skill used in creating this batik using contrasting colours and very subtle detail is very exciting. I think there is a very strong narrative without it being too obvious. The strong colour contrast, the subtlety in tones and the use of fabric painting and experimental dying techniques is very interesting.
Carol Law Conklin "Magical Birds"
Carol Law Conklin " Pan Calls the Moon from a Zebra"
I also think the technical aspect of these works using stitching and appliqué illustrate very successfully the range of possibility achievable with textiles.
Jessica Coote " Poppies"
Jessica Coote "Blackberry"
Bruegel "Proverbs"
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