S A N D Y H O P P E R
Interweaving
Curated by Susan A. Christie
Curated by Susan A. Christie
Evening Skies
Hand Felted Cape, Super Fine Merino Wool, Art Yarn & Silk Hankies |
Light as a Feather Shawl
Hand Painted With Steam-Set Dyes, Silk & Wool, 72"L x 34"W |
Silk Wearables: Hand Painted,
Botanically Printed & Nuno Felted.
Flax, Wool & Silk Sculpture.
Wall Pieces & Architectural Elements.
Experimental Works Incorporating
Fiber & Resin.
Main Room
NOV 13, 2021 – JAN 30, 2022
Opening Reception November 13, 2021
6-9pm
During Second Saturday Art Hop
Botanically Printed & Nuno Felted.
Flax, Wool & Silk Sculpture.
Wall Pieces & Architectural Elements.
Experimental Works Incorporating
Fiber & Resin.
Main Room
NOV 13, 2021 – JAN 30, 2022
Opening Reception November 13, 2021
6-9pm
During Second Saturday Art Hop
ABOUT SANDY: For years I have focused on evolving my silk painting techniques and knowledge. My silks are created using a layering process – silk, dyes and soy wax which create the imagery. I have added felting to the process which is called Nuno silks. I love painting on the silks then adding the felting for a more complex piece. Embellishments are often added following the Nuno process. I am currently exploring eco-botanical printing, silk painting followed by Nuno felting to create really stunning wearables and wall pieces.
My exhibition at RioBravoFineArt Gallery, will be a fusion of my evolution. Wearables in their simplest form and pieces which have evolved into more complex works of art. In 2019 I created a series of silk works using old rusted railroad pieces. Using a modified version of Shibori I created multiple silk pieces that I am combining with copper, flax and driftwood to create unique hall hangings. I refer to them as my Iron Horse Series.
My exhibition at RioBravoFineArt Gallery, will be a fusion of my evolution. Wearables in their simplest form and pieces which have evolved into more complex works of art. In 2019 I created a series of silk works using old rusted railroad pieces. Using a modified version of Shibori I created multiple silk pieces that I am combining with copper, flax and driftwood to create unique hall hangings. I refer to them as my Iron Horse Series.
Silk Wearables: Hand Painted,
Botanically Printed & Nuno Felted
Botanically Printed & Nuno Felted
Dandelion Bliss
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine14MM, Hand Painted with Soy Wax Resist, 55" W x 76"L 
Sierra Sunset
Ruana Chiffon 10MM, Hand Dyed with Soy Wax & Nuno Embellishment in Super Fine Marino Wool |
Dandelion Bliss
Detail 
Runes
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14MM, Hand Painted with Soy Wax Resist, 55" x 76"L |
Dragonfly Autumn
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14MM, Hand Painted with Soy Wax Resist, 55"W x 76"L 
Runes
Detail |
Mourning Robe
Hand Dyed Silk Bubble Chiffon & Nuno Embellishments using Super Fine Marino Wool, Wool Locks & Spun Art Yarn |
Mourning Robe
Detail Back |
Full Moon Dancer
Cobweb Felted in Super Fine Marino Wool & Silk Hankies |
Full Moon Dancer
Detail Back |
Evening Skies
Hand Felted Cape, Super Fine Merino Wool, Art Yarn & Silk Hankies |
Evening Skies
Detail |
Light as a Feather Shawl
Hand Painted With Steam-Set Dyes, Silk & Wool, 72"L x 34"W |
Silk Haboti
Botanial Printed 3" Fringe 12"W x 76" L (incl fringe) |
Summer Monsoon
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14MM, Hand Dyed with Soy Wax Resist, 55" x 76"L |
Roses Rose
Ruana Silk Crepe de Chine 14MM, Hand Dyed with Soy Wax Resist, 55" x 76"L |
Roses Rose
Detail |
Flax, Wool & Silk Sculpture
Experimental Works Incorporating Fiber & Resin
Experimental Works Incorporating Fiber & Resin
Desert Bloom
Flax Fiber with a Handmade Flame Painted Copper Frame
Flax Fiber with a Handmade Flame Painted Copper Frame
Moon Dancer
Silk, Flax, Bison, Copper silk, 30"d |
Fish Medicine
Silk, Flax Flame Copper, 30"d. |
Angel Rising
Iron Horse Series Hand Dyed Silk, Rail Road Iron Shibori, Flax & Driftwood |
Curly Locks
Eco Botanical Print on Silk with Flax & Driftwood |
MUCH MORE TO COME...PLEASE CHECK BACK
