I knew I had been collecting for a reason all these years - keys, bones, buttons, electronics, my father's old ledger sheets and account books, my mother's old findings. You are right, it is the story beneath and within the object that resonates. One day soon, when I can no longer weave tapestry, I will make collages.
Yes to the treasure trove. I think many artists are pack rats at heart. You never know what might come in handy. I have sewn bones and computer parts and other bits onto quite a few tapestries.
My website is www.barbaraheller.ca but it is sadly out of date by 4 years. My husband died then and while I have woven new work I have not uploaded it yet. My bad. 😉
Just had a good look round your website, Barbara. I love your work! Lots of interesting ideas here, and I really like your medium for expressing them. Particularly like the cover ups series. It has given me an idea for a future post...
There're many things I love about your post. I don't have any new year resolution either. When I am asked, I tell people I still have things from the previous year, if not years, to work on. However, there's no doubt the transition between the years gives me the opportunity to rest and reflect to continue to cultivate meanings in what I do. I also agree with Sime that there's no such thing discarded stuff, just as there're many life of a being (my belief). It's amazing how intentional Sime has been from a very young age. What a great reminder from Rees. Thank you, Dr. Powell!
Thanks for your thoughts Ann. Yes, I thought Sime's intentionality to collect stuff from a young age was really interesting. Where does that come from? Please call me Victoria -- Dr Powell is way too formal for me!
Love the resolution. I have already been looking for live music in London/England come August...
Interesting art here and enjoy the connection to the Tate installation. I found that a really powerful and strange work in person.
Happy new year!
This is pleasing to hear Kate, I need a gig buddy for London. Happy new year!
I echo the thank-you re your posts.
I knew I had been collecting for a reason all these years - keys, bones, buttons, electronics, my father's old ledger sheets and account books, my mother's old findings. You are right, it is the story beneath and within the object that resonates. One day soon, when I can no longer weave tapestry, I will make collages.
Sounds like you have a treasure trove, Barbara! Do you have a website where I can see your work?
Yes to the treasure trove. I think many artists are pack rats at heart. You never know what might come in handy. I have sewn bones and computer parts and other bits onto quite a few tapestries.
My website is www.barbaraheller.ca but it is sadly out of date by 4 years. My husband died then and while I have woven new work I have not uploaded it yet. My bad. 😉
Just had a good look round your website, Barbara. I love your work! Lots of interesting ideas here, and I really like your medium for expressing them. Particularly like the cover ups series. It has given me an idea for a future post...
There're many things I love about your post. I don't have any new year resolution either. When I am asked, I tell people I still have things from the previous year, if not years, to work on. However, there's no doubt the transition between the years gives me the opportunity to rest and reflect to continue to cultivate meanings in what I do. I also agree with Sime that there's no such thing discarded stuff, just as there're many life of a being (my belief). It's amazing how intentional Sime has been from a very young age. What a great reminder from Rees. Thank you, Dr. Powell!
Thanks for your thoughts Ann. Yes, I thought Sime's intentionality to collect stuff from a young age was really interesting. Where does that come from? Please call me Victoria -- Dr Powell is way too formal for me!