Healing Sutra #10 (Detail), Hand Embroidery on Antique Fabric Stained with Walnut Ink, Healing Sutra #10, Hand Embroidery on Antique Fabric Stained with Walnut Ink, Healing Sutra #6, Hand Embroidery on Antique Fabric Stained with Walnut Ink, Healing Sutra #5 (Detail), Hand Embroidery on Antique Fabric Stained with Walnut Ink
To stitch; a thread or line that holds things together - this is the literal translation of the ancient Sanskrit word "sutra". In the "Healing Sutras" I use contemporary embroidery on antique fabric as a canvas to explore the common threads that bind countless generations of women. Wounds - both physical and psychological - are given life using delicate, meditative stitches. Traditionally thought of as "woman's work", sewing is a time consuming and contemplative process, each thoughtfully considered stitch becoming integral to the whole.i saw this work at the pittsburgh center for the arts last week when i attended the opening for fiberart international (see my other blog for the posts on this show). i saw tons of great work during the two days i was in pittsburgh, but erin's work was by far my favorite. with it's mix of drawing, stitch, control and chaos, she truly deserves the best in show award she won at fiberart international. i'm excited to see more work from her...see more here.
Thank you for writing about Erin and providing links to more of her artwork. I haven't gotten to see the show yet, but do have a catalog thanks to a wonderful friend (who is also in Fiberarts International). I agree with your assessment - the artwork has a raw power that grabs you combined with beautiful stitching. I sure hope to get to Pittsburgh and see the show before it closes.
ReplyDeleteLove Erin's work. I'll be seeing the show in July. Can't wait. Thanks for posting about her. She is truly innovative and talented.
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