If I'm not sewing, I'm reading
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
current statement about my work
Statement
The most vivid memory of the day my Mother died, is the pillow I cried on.
By creating objects that speak of comfort, and also feel comfortable, my work is filling the holes of grief and loss with playful forms and textures.
During sewing, by machine and hand, the connection is either gentle or forceful, creating a dichotomy of control and lack there of. The forms either adapt to my manipulation, or reject it in certain areas, then morphing on their own.
I am sewing because I must mend. I must mend because I feel an obligation to fix, to take care of and to nurture. My recent “soft sculptures” attempt to bring enjoyment to the loss one suffers, creating a soothing and yet humorous environment.
Lyz Preus
February 2008
The most vivid memory of the day my Mother died, is the pillow I cried on.
By creating objects that speak of comfort, and also feel comfortable, my work is filling the holes of grief and loss with playful forms and textures.
During sewing, by machine and hand, the connection is either gentle or forceful, creating a dichotomy of control and lack there of. The forms either adapt to my manipulation, or reject it in certain areas, then morphing on their own.
I am sewing because I must mend. I must mend because I feel an obligation to fix, to take care of and to nurture. My recent “soft sculptures” attempt to bring enjoyment to the loss one suffers, creating a soothing and yet humorous environment.
Lyz Preus
February 2008
puff, puff, puff!
my puff hammock is getting heavier everyday!
I just finished my second series and will be installing it at MCAD shortly.
I've got to cuddle with them also:)
Sunday, February 10, 2008
White Puffs
these recent pieces are reflecting comfort, mourning and acceptance
materials: fabric, thread, polyfil
size: varies
there are 7 shown, complete installation will inculde 13
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