Monday, February 1, 2010

"Secret Things" by Lynn Krawczyk - Sanctuary challenge


Secret Things by Lynn Krawczyk


The piece that I chose to do for this challenge theme, Sanctuary, revolves around the role that journaling and writing plays in my life.

Writing offers a private kind of release that allows everyone to be themselves. I've kept a journal my whole life and find comfort in knowing it is there.




Three small fabric books are laid across this piece, each one tied shut to hold in its secrets.



The background fabric, fabric strips beneath each book and fabric squares on the book covers are screen printed using the deconstructed screen printing technique.

The piece is hand stitched. The heavier red thread is stitched to mimick book binding and the finer orange stitching creates a subtle frame around each book.

9 comments:

  1. I really like the choice of colors and the peacefulness of the piece.

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  2. Wow. This is so great. I love this piece...very original and well executed.

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  3. A special piece Lynn...
    exquisitely portrayed.

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  4. At first glance I was drawn in to look closer and wondered, "what would I read if I could open the books"? Very intriquing. I love it.

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  5. This is so very creative and mysterious. Well done!

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  6. Yes, a very private and mysterious feel to this piece -- you've shown the hidden nature of your sanctuary beautifully here. I'd love to see this in person!

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  7. Lynn I love how all these pieces are showing who we are even though we have not corresponded very much with each other. I can so feel the strength of your feelings about journaling. A beautiful piece. Thank you. Helen Moreda

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  8. I liked this piece as soon as I saw it. Your use of surface design adds so much to the quality of your art. If only I could peek inside... Great!

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