Found Object in Textile Art: Recycling and repurposing natural, printed and vintage objects

Hardback

Main Details

Title Found Object in Textile Art: Recycling and repurposing natural, printed and vintage objects
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Cas Holmes
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 216
Category/GenreTextile artworks
ISBN/Barcode 9781906388461
ClassificationsDewey:746
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Pavilion Books
Imprint Batsford Ltd
Publication Date 20 September 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Textile artists have always used found objects, both for decoration and to imbue their work with meaning. Cas Holmes is renowned for her use of 'the found', and her many-layered, atmospheric pieces have been shown around the world. The practice differs from recycling in that the objects often remain 'themselves' when they are incorporated into the work, rather than being transformed into something else and their original appearance being obliterated. The work is often conceived and built around the found object. The definition 'found object' can include a wide range of objects, from natural materials such as driftwood and leaves to old bits of machinery and vintage fabrics. Mundane objects such as CD cases can be used to create stunning pieces of art, or more sentimental items such as old jewellery can lend deep meaning to a work. The book covers: * How to find objects: for example in the home, walking the streets, travel souvenirs * Types of found object: including natural objects, man-made items, printed ephemera * Using found objects: using little jewels to decorate work, making unusual frames, creating work within boxes * Creating surfaces with found objects: printing, layering, fusing, cutting and stitch This book contains a wealth of techniques and inspiration for incorporating found objects into your textile work.

Author Biography

Cas Holmes is one of UK's most renowned textile artists. She exhibits widely and runs courses at West Dean College. She has written for magazines including The Quilter, and has contributed to Workshop on the Web. She lives in Maidstone, Kent.