Rubber Reimagined: The Art of Hannalie Taute
Hannalie Taute is a South African Mixed-Media artist who depicts fairy tales in rubber and thread, stitching unnerving self-portraits
Hannalie Taute is a South African Mixed-Media artist who depicts fairy tales in rubber and thread, stitching unnerving self-portraits
Denim art transforms from durable workwear to a canvas for creativity, showcasing its history, utility, and adaptability in modern and traditional aesthetics
South African born, US based, artist Ilona Anderson uses mixed media installations, sculpture and illustration to examine the legacy of South African culture.
Karen Grenfell, aka MimiLoveForever, is a mixed media artist whose watercolour characters are embellished with sassy stitching.
Today’s Future Heirlooms Interview is with artist Ruth Tabancay. Ruth is most know for her innovative works using tea bags as her material but in her newest works she is delving into the realm of embroidery. Read on for more!
Creating a Shrine Installation is a profound way to honour someone special. Christine Cunningham shares her Shrine to her Mam; a celebration of love and light.
A new textile creation is very exciting. You will have your idea (often part of a theme), done your research, gathered fabrics in your chosen colour palette and have selected embellishments to add texture and detail. The preparation in advance can make the project less overwhelming by breaking it down into stages. Let us look at simplifying the process of creating a new textile by exploring colour, size, using a framework, depth, the finishing process, hanging a textile, themed works, visibility, photography, creating prints and having a workable timetable that suits you.
Creating a textured landscape to represent skin can be easily achieved by layering a variety of materials to create a contoured surface within a chosen colour palette. Contrasting dense blocks of colour with layers of light reflective surfaces creates depth as light travels over the surface throughout the day. Fabrics offer a huge variety in texture, but other materials can be very effective.
Creating a working environment that’s right for you can make a huge difference to your creative output. Christine Cunningham shares her tips for storage and organisation.
As a textile artist my work is created from recycled materials. I source from the usual places – car boot sales, charity shops, flea markets, freecycle, donations from family and friends. Household furniture can be a great source of inspiration, both old and new. Here are some tips to encourage you to recycle fabrics covering furniture before heading to the skip.
Making plastic garlands from freezer bags is a great way to upcycle waste. Find out how with Christine Cunningham!
‘Beneath the Folds with Christine Cunningham’ explains how to create a Pelmet of Textile Panels- what you need, inspiration for colour and pattern, creating a template, themed fabrics, instruction on taping and stitching your textile panel and hanging rail.
