Featured Artist - August 2010
Bonnie Smith
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http://www.bonniejofiberarts.com
I create a design from a feeling, emotion or object of nature that has a design that intrigues me. A lot of my designs are topographical in nature starting with a very small design and then imagine the colors I could use in creating a large completed design. The excitement begins with color. Before I even layout the larger design I start with my color pallet of fabrics laying one against the other looking for new and interesting combinations.
I normally start in the center of the finished design and work to the edges. When the combinations start to feel comfortable and my intuition tells me I am right and an excitement starts growing within me. I then know I am on the right track and oh what a joyous feeling that is when you get it just right. I try to use the fewest possible components of colors to make the strongest possible gutsy statement. I want the viewer to take a second look, a profound look at my work and know that life exist in my art. I want that color to be in their face so much that they can’t resist stopping whether they like my work or not.
By using stitches to complete my work in a repetitious movement I then find an organic rhythm with the work under the sewing machine. When I find this rhythm my satisfaction is so great knowing how much I love my work and what a fulfilling level that takes me to.
Life is about creating art!
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| After The Hunt 32" x 42" © 2008 |
View From Above 44" x 41" © 2008 |
Control #6 24" x 18" © 2010 |
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