Interpreting Themes in Textile Art - Els van Baarle

Interpreting Themes in Textile Art by Els van Baarle and Cherilyn Martin is a hardback collection exploring how two textile artists respond to shared starting points. Across six themes, it considers the many ways shape, form, colour and technique can be interpreted in textile work.

Key details

• Hardback
• By Els van Baarle and Cherilyn Martin
• Published by Pavilion
• 128 pages
• Publication date: 21 July 2017
• ISBN: 9781849944366

Synopsis

This book brings together work by Els van Baarle and Cherilyn Martin to show how a single theme can lead to markedly different outcomes. The authors use six starting points: memory (personal experiences and historical events), graven (cemetery) images and idols, books as objects, Pompeii and archaeological excavations, walls, and everyday items.

For each theme, both artists share their own interpretation, describe the techniques used, and provide step-by-step instructions. The memory chapter contrasts approaches, from recycling old fabrics and textiles to incorporate stitched drawings, to using Procion Dye techniques to create vivid fabrics. With 130 colour illustrations, it is both inspirational and practical for textile artists interested in developing ideas through themed work and collaboration.

Rackhams Reference : 8QRMEV8P4U