Bone Study #2, Wool Through Paper, 15 x 22, 2016

This one-of-a-kind wool drawing through paper is based on a close study of bone specimens observed and photographed at natural history museums. I wanted to capture the planes, fissures, and edges that make up the architecture of life forms.

There's something about seeing a drawing from afar, assuming it's made of ink or perhaps charcoal, and then getting up close and seeing that it's HAIR. I created this wool drawing by punching naturally-colored tan and black wool fiber through cream-colored paper using a felting needle; half of the wool protrudes through the back side of the thick paper. This is an Open Edition, meaning I may revisit this drawing again-- but each wool rendition will be unique. Yes, as far as I know I invented this technique, such as it is. At least I never saw or knew of anyone else using felting needles to 'draw' with wool by pushing it through paper; I started doing this in 2007.

This drawing is neither matted nor framed. Framing should ideally be in a shadowbox or surrounded with several layers of matting to let the hairs have space. Please display this work under UV glass or out of direct sunlight; like watercolor paintings, the color of the wool may change over time in direct sun.

This is an oversized item; shipping reflects best estimate but may be adjusted or partially reimbursed upon shipping.