The human face. For hundreds of years artists have been fascinated by the options of the human face. This custom continues with in the present day’s Material Collage End Line.
These artists discovered inspiration from completely different sources. Ria Mille acquired her inspiration from skilled photographer Jimmy Nelson’s portrait of an Inuit hunter. Anita Liberman-Lampear continues to seek out inspiration in her grandchildren. And Mary McKay commemorates her friendship with one other Mary in her portrait (above).
Tom tends to pick out the quilt submissions for these End Line posts within the order that they’re despatched to us, although on this case, he did pick the primary portraits he got here to. What I simply realized is that I personally know all three of the artists and have labored with them in a number of courses. I can image their faces as I take pleasure in taking a look at and studying about their portraits. 😉
To me, faces characterize a few of the most troublesome material collage topics, so the profitable portraits seen on this submit characterize an understanding of not solely material collage however of creative theories similar to shade and worth and kind. Properly performed, girls. Thanks for sharing not solely your artwork, however your tales as effectively.
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Ria Mille
From Ria Mille of Belgium:
After having collaged about 25 animals it was time to deal with a distinct topic. I discovered inspiration in an attractive guide by Jimmy Nelson, “Earlier than They Go Away”. Jimmy is a world well-known photographer who travels across the globe with a view to seize lifetime of small tribes. Along with his permission I began this new undertaking. As I by no means tried human faces it was fairly a problem, particularly as I needed to honour Mr Nelsons work.
For the eyebrows and chin I used black tule, generally 2 or 3 layers with a view to get the proper consequence. On the cheeks crimson tulle was the right resolution to imitate the frostbite.
The hood was a distinct problem altogether. I attempted lace, every kind of woolly material, white cotton with prints, nothing labored. Lastly I discovered salvation in actual sheepskin minimize into tiny items and glued on a background of small off-white squares.
Final weekend my Inuit figured within the Birmingham Quilt Occasion amidst 1200 different quilts. Subsequent undertaking? The Afghan woman by Steve McCurry.
Anita Liberman-Lampear
From Anita Liberman-Lampear of Ann Arbor, MI:
The Star: Lavey Benjamin is a part of a collection of celestial collages of my 3 grandchildren. The primary two had been impressed by her drawings of the solar and the crescent moon. When Lavey was born, I made a decision he would simply need to be my star! I selected this one as a result of I feel on this quilt I lastly understood and confirmed that understanding of eyes, noses and mouths. Whereas I’ve others that I’m actually pleased with, this one is the place these options lastly clicked.
I really like the method and I really like the problem of material choice to acquire the colour, shadows and bringing the objects to life. Susan has actually sparked my love for artwork quilting collage and this quilt represents part of that.
Mary McKay
From Mary McKay of Palm Desert, CA:
I’ve been engaged on collage portraits for just a few years and needed to strive one thing a bit of simpler and sooner for a buddy. I don’t typically make collages for others; however, I’ve recognized Mary since I used to be 12. I knew her mother and father and I do know her children and grandkids and I hope to satisfy her nice grand daughter.
Deciding that her face can be excellent as a solar was a straightforward resolution. Mary is a type of uncommon individuals who is without end younger—at 87, she nonetheless swims and works out. As a task mannequin on life, dwelling, and getting old, she is a rock star. Creating “Mary’s Solar” was nice enjoyable. I feel it’s whimsical and has power. I used to be confidant that nonetheless it developed, she would find it irresistible—and she or he does.
