Introducing: Balance of Light & Dark
In this composition the image area has been roughly divided
in half vertically. The dark contours on the right have been repeated in the
light color and reoriented on the left, creating a tension between light and
dark shapes.
The quilting for this piece, continues my experimentation with textures to enhance the project’s design. Gentle arches and a subtle, directional
flow in the background quilting provides some motion across the surface. For a contrast, the traditional treatment of echo quilting the shapes gives them a
more solid, steady feeling, even as they are stacked and precariously rest on
thin lines.
So, we have a balance between light and dark, solid shapes and graceful line, movement and stability.
Here is a detail of the quilting from the opposite side:
Seeing the seed and running stitches in multiple colors against the solid fabric from the backside gives food for thought on possibilities for future projects.
Stay tuned to see more handwork coming soon.
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