Chapter 13 Study Three Artists

Here are three artists which show some of the techniques used in this module
(The use of the illustrations are for educational purposes and within copyright, with reference to original source material)

Herta Puls (1915-)

An illustration of an example of Mola embroidery found in clothing of the Kuna Indians can be found in the Needlework School book, page 87.  It  shows applique work where layers of fabric are built up, from a background red fabric finishing with final layer of red, cut and sewn to produce frames, slits and cat shapes.

However I was also fascinated by a website that I discovered giving a glimpse into the many designs that can be used selected from original sources: geometric, animals, cultural information and how to make molas

http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/kwirt/mola/molas.htm

This is one illustration from the vast array shown, giving some indication of a design worked in applique:

The following particularly shows geometric cross designs used in Mola textile art from Panama

Kandinsky (1866-1944)

Wikipaedia states that 'he is credited with painting the first purely abstract works'.
Exploring the internet further I discovered another interesting website which discussed Kandinsky's work.

http://www.invisiblebooks.com/Transverselline1923.jpg

Here is a painting called 'Unbroken line' (1923) from this website which I feel clearly shows crossover of shapes

Jilli Blackwood (        )

Jilli Blackwood is a contemporary UK (Scotland) textile designer and fibre artist with an international reputation.
She specialises in hand dyed fabrics using embroidery and woven techniques to create textured one-off designs.
She combines different fabrics, silk, leather and linen.
She is reputed to be the originator of slash and show style.

I first was aware of her work when visiting the Harrogate show, 2011 and was intrigued by the flambuoyant designs especially those using the chenille technique.

There is a wide range of her creations available on her website

http://www.jilliblackwood.com
 
I have selected two from her Art to Wear collections as examples.  Both show the chenille technique, the hat especially clearly, the sporran also shows crosses in the tartan and design pattern. 

I was also intrigued by a kimono she has designed created from the different off cuts of fabric from commissions over the last 25 years.  She is working in partnership with Compass Gallery and Alzheimers Scotland creating awareness of memories translated into reminiscences.  The therapeutic nature of the work aims to help dementia sufferers.