{"id":2761,"date":"2017-02-23T17:50:46","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T17:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elizabethfram.com\/Blog\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2017-02-23T17:50:46","modified_gmt":"2017-02-23T17:50:46","slug":"step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elizabethfram.com\/Blog\/step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, in lieu of all the usual writing, I am giving us both a break. Instead, I\u00a0am posting\u00a0photos of this latest piece as it has evolved. Your\u00a0questions are welcome.<\/p>\n

\"Mokume\"

The first step is creating the\u00a0Shibori pattern on raw silk. This particular pattern is called “Mokume”, which means wood grain. It is not an exact science – just rows and rows of closely spaced running stitches. Still, I’m sure you can appreciate the resemblance to its namesake. Look closely\u00a0to see the dots of white along the right edges of the pattern. They mark the placement of the knots of the threads that were used to gather the fabric before it was dyed.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photocopy

I use photocopies of my original sketches as a map of sorts, to\u00a0help me translate the image into stitch.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Stitch

Using\u00a0a variety of stitch patterns, weights, and colors gives a sense of form, and\u00a0also adds an abstracted quality that I quite enjoy.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Gold

Once I added the gold thread to that inside right section of the cup, it began to come alive. Sometimes a very small change can make a huge difference.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Keep

When I got to this point\u00a0I began to see the minimal stitching\u00a0on the saucer as an interesting composition in itself and I gave serious consideration as to whether I should just stop, leaving the saucer mostly blank. Of course I decided to keep going, but seeds have been planted to\u00a0investigate this idea further in a future piece.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Saucer\"

Not only have I made the choice to keep going by\u00a0filling in the saucer, I’ve begun to work on\u00a0the background as well.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Getting

Getting the saucer right was a bit of a challenge. You don’t see it in these photos, but it took several tries to get each section so that it rang true. Such is the beauty of working with thread; it is so easily removed\u00a0and restitched.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Shadow\"

The background is now a major consideration – and I have removed most of the stitching to the right that had appeared before. Deepening and outlining the shadow below the cup strengthens its definition.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Background

The background continues to evolve. \u00a0At this point I realized I needed\u00a0to figure out\u00a0how to tone down the lighter section to the left of the cup so that it didn’t stand out quite so starkly.<\/p><\/div>\n

Quiet Moment \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a92017 Elizabeth Fram \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Finished! Now to decide on framing…<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Quiet

Quiet Moment,<\/strong> detail \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a92017 Elizabeth Fram<\/p><\/div>\n

Quick note: most of these photos were taken at the end of the day, in sketchy &\/or artificial light, which explains the color differentials.<\/p>\n

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This week marks the opening of “Fiber Expressions“<\/strong><\/em>, a group show of the Vermont members\u00a0of the Surface Design Association. \u00a0I have 4 pieces exhibiting. I hope you can check it out if you’re in the area. Here’s the scoop:<\/p>\n

Fiber Expressions<\/em><\/strong>
\nFebruary 20 – March 31, 2017
\nLiving\/Learning Gallery, University of Vermont
\n633 Main St., Commons 205, Burlington, VT 05405
\n802.656.4299 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/llcenter\/gallery\/
\nExhibit Hours: Mon – Fri: 1:00-8:30pm \u00a0 \u00a0Sat: 12:30-4:30pm
\nGallery Closed for Spring Recess\u00a0March 11-19; Open by appointment only<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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