Haiku Challenge #50
Sadness in the rain
Remembering the Spider
All comes tumbling down.
If you notice the background, the fabric is split diagonally to represent the rain.
The second challenge was the stitching, so the circles stitched with floss, represent the rings that form after a droplet of rain falls. The spider web in the upper right hand corner is also part of the second challenge stitched with an iridescent floss.
In doing this challenge, I came to realized that I can be very abstract when it comes to art quilts and that sometimes people don't get me.
The rain represents the season.
The spider reminded me of childhood memories, sitting on the window sill looking out the window on a rainy day and the story of the itsy, bitsy spider.
All comes tumbling down, is the rain, the sadness, the spider and sometimes life.
The second picture shows a close-up of the spider web and one of the rings.
Deborah Pace
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13 comments:
I really like your piece! The circles representing the raindrops splashing has a wonderful effect in jus tthe right spots. The spider in the corner and his web are perfect. Until you mentioned it I didn't notice the diagonal strips in the background. I'm wondering if they were more blues and greens to stand out more? Abstract... I wish I could work more this way.
I like it a lot too. I think your spider web is wonderful, so is the other hand stitching. I agree with Jan, I would like to work more abstractly, too. I tried with this challenge, but in the end it ended up pretty representational. One comment I would make, and maybe it's just me, but the colors in your background seem more bright and happy than your haiku and comments seem to suggest. It feels more like "Out came the sun..." Either way, it's beautiful.
Wonderful! The spider web is a bit hard to find, but it is gorgeous. You even included the spider, how clever.
Your interpretation the Haiku is great. A real work of art. I really like the addition of the raindrop rings. You have a wonderful sense of imagination.
I see this as a bright cheery piece... after the rain... the droplets are still dripping, leaving rings and the spiders web glistens...even the air smells fresh...
I like that you explained it, but it also lets us use our imagination and as you can see... I did.
great job...
Even tho the haiku struck me as somewhat "down," the quilt is definately "up" with great colors and forms. So glad to see more abstract pieces!
The circles are very well done (something I've not achieved!) and I love the subtle diagonals in the background. Nice job!
Deborah, great job!
I like the little spider on your quilt, almost missed him. He adds an element of surprise. The colors do mask the sadness of the rain, but perhaps it's the joy inside the maker just awaiting the rainbow at the end of the rain.
Hi Deborah, What a cheerful, colorful, yet subtle, piece. I like the subtlety of the diagonal lines. Actually, in spite of the not so subtle colorful qualities of this piece, there is great subtlety in the application of the spider, diagonal lines, and stitching. It is thought provoking and serious, if not sad. I like this a lot. Good job!
Hi Deborah, good use of color and interesting idea and execution. Did you consider using a higher contrast thread for the stitching? Not sure it would be better but it could be more striking?
Great job, glad you're with us
Cynthia
Interesting piece. I agree that it's a brighter piece than what the haiku suggests. Great spider web and rain drops.Perhaps you could emphasize the diagonal with some dark stitching along the seam lines.
Good job!
I like the subtelty of the diagonal in the background. Your spider web is beautiful. I too wish I could work more in abstract but so far can't seem to think that way. Good job
Pt Havey
Deborah,
This is a beautiful, colorful piece. The stitched circles add interest as do all the other details. Good job!
Your piece is really nice and very striking. I could not view the piece in a larger format, so thanks for pointing out the spiders web. A lot of great symbolism, which is what an abstract should display.
Your background strata is such a wonderful blend of pattern and color. And what a great job you did with the spiderweb! Did you make the spider?
Cherie
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