Back in February I completed this mask as part of a submission for an exhibition. It forms part of a pair of wall hung pieces of work. The work was accepted so I knew I had to make the second piece of work to make up the pair.
But I was really stuck on what imagery to use on the second mask. Everything I thought of seemed too cliched and obvious - graveyards, war images, hospitals etc - somehow none of them worked, despite endless mock ups and painted versions.
With the deadline looming I decided that I just had to get on with it, so I spent yesterday at my sewing machine and this is what I have come up with. I'm hoping it looks bleak enough to convey what I'm trying to express.
It's not just my students who have crises of confidence!
But I think it provides enough of a contrast with the original "happy" mask... which I'm now going to rework as the stitching is much better on the "gloomy" mask.
I will reveal the completed work nearer the time but should you want to make a note of the date in your diary... this is where you can see it complete.
Coded:Decoded
unravelling the message
Prism at the Mall Galleries
27th - 31st May
I think you nailed it in both cases!
ReplyDeletewhat a complete contrast Gina. your stitching is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love it Gina. The contrast really works and beautiful stitched from my perspective. I am looking forward to see it at Prism. xx
ReplyDeleteSomehow that one last leaf makes it much sadder than a completely bare tree! Going to have to try to get down to London end of May!
ReplyDeleteThe Mall!! That is just outside my office - how very exciting.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it Gina, the colours are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteV xxx
They are both lovely
ReplyDeleteBoth masks are beautiful and while I think the happy one is uplifting and colourful, I find the gloomy one just as lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love them both!! Great contrasts :) :( Wendy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Gina x
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are so good and the contrast is so successful.
ReplyDeleteWow -- they're both wonderful Gina!
ReplyDeleteGina, your duo of masks contrast well, yet also complement each other. Like two sides of a coin.
ReplyDeleteThe embroidery is marvelous...you really have painted with threads. xo
They really are superb Gina and such a wonderful contrast.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Gina - this is exquisite work. I especially love the sad mask and its colours and trees. Looks like a fascinating exhibition.
ReplyDeleteNow that is some very fine stitching, Gina. I'm definitely going to visit the exhibition x
ReplyDeleteIt's in my diary. Look forward to seeing them. The stitching looks fine to me...are you sure you need to rework it?
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