Curve Compositions
My newest body of work consists of wall sculptures made of stitched industrial felt over stretcher bars: solid, elegant and sturdy in defiance of their humble materiality; disarmingly simple, as complex forms so often are.
I keep coming back to curves that mimic both landscapes and the topography of the body. By hand-stitching the strategically cut curved pattern pieces I can create swelling, arching, precise shapes that push out into space or recede into the plane of the piece. The unique nature of my material is key: I use industrial felt that is 3/8 of an inch thick, more akin to a slab of rolled out clay than fabric. The regularly irregular mottled grey texture of the mixed fibers both reflects light on some planes and invites dark, rich shadows in others. The sinuous planes present a cohesive form from afar, while close up the stitched suture-like seams suggest some of the thinking and intention behind the finished work.
The following Curve Composition wall sculptures are currently available (as of June 29 2022). Each measures 24 inches tall by 20 inches wide by approximately 6 inches deep. Current retail pricing is $2,000 each.
Gallery-like installation along a hallway of previously available Curve Composition pieces.