Thumbstrip Series

A useless video becomes an exciting graphic element when all the thumbnails are viewed in a strip. Instantly my mind is in the studio creating my version in cloth. These have been energizing to work on, and I plan to continue adding to this series.

Reflection on Space
15.5”H x 75.5”W

A video of the sun on my knees in the car, the angles of light and shadow, all inspired this graphic work which explores “space” in an unexpected place (the car). I’ve added “planet” elements to further obscure the original video and to draw the viewer’s eye through the piece.

Felt, cotton, polyester and thread. Fused and hand stitched.

inspiration – original phone video

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All Thumbs
13”H x 83”W

My thumb over the lens during an unintended video resulted in a beautifully graphic thumbstrip. I’ve translated that video into this piece suggesting a migration.

Felt, ink, thread. Fused, felted and hand stitched.

inspiration – original phone video