As I worked on the All Buttoned Up series, I got to thinking about thread. The thread in that series had to be hidden, so I wanted to do a series that focused on thread.
As with that series, these are small postcard sized collages. Behind each collage is a piece of a wallpaper sample that a friend gave me. The wallpaper has a great woven textures, which complement the images and thread theme nicely.
I love using thread in my artwork to add texture and detail. Thread can be loose and flowing, or stiff and scrubby. You’ll see a bit of both styles here. In some collages, the thread is literally “thread” – quilting thread or sewing thread. In others, it is more subtle: another thing that has a thready appearance.
If you are interested, they are available in my Etsy shop:
https://lifeneedsart.etsy.com
Titles: A Common Thread, Numbers 1-8
Media: painted papers, printed images, plastic, stamps, thread
Size: 6 x 4 inches on paper
Signed: Yes, On the back
