It's fascinating how what we create reflects who we are when we create it. It's surely a route toward full expression and easily as valuable as paying attention to our dreams. Can you allow it to hold those difficult emotions now and maybe, in the future, allow it to show other aspects of yourself? Maybe there's a mixed media angle to weaving (I know nothing about this) where the artist sews in or weaves in non-wool things which mean something to them ---- tiny gems (maybe a single earring that lost its partner), words (written or embroidered on ribbon?), bits of mirror or glass or tiny doll head or old political pin or whatever ephemera clamor to be included?
Laura, that piece is definitely holding many emotions, as have a number of my tapestries. And, yes, there are a number of mixed media fiber artists who incorporate weaving into their work, using pieces from nature as well as other re-purposed materials. It's only limited by our imaginations and willingness to experiment.
It's fascinating how what we create reflects who we are when we create it. It's surely a route toward full expression and easily as valuable as paying attention to our dreams. Can you allow it to hold those difficult emotions now and maybe, in the future, allow it to show other aspects of yourself? Maybe there's a mixed media angle to weaving (I know nothing about this) where the artist sews in or weaves in non-wool things which mean something to them ---- tiny gems (maybe a single earring that lost its partner), words (written or embroidered on ribbon?), bits of mirror or glass or tiny doll head or old political pin or whatever ephemera clamor to be included?
Laura, that piece is definitely holding many emotions, as have a number of my tapestries. And, yes, there are a number of mixed media fiber artists who incorporate weaving into their work, using pieces from nature as well as other re-purposed materials. It's only limited by our imaginations and willingness to experiment.