Fives and Sixes

Once again combining an almost too direct idea/representation where I embroidered 5 and 6 pointed stars into fabric, with the amazing possibilities of letting go of literal, symbolic/clear images and meaning-making...aka Kristina's deep space compositions! I finally see how once you start arranging, the possibilities are mind-blowing! Also my first time seeing the little tiny units add up into something capable of communicating a cosmic scale.

Five pointed stars and six pointed stars starting to find a home in some strange new galaxy

Kristina has been playing with light...

... in lanterns!

Argent; steel wire, paper with silver leaf, thread, a electric light cord, and LED bulb; 2014

 detail of lovely paper with silver leaf

 Aurora; steel wire, paper, fabric, thread, electric light cord, and LED bulb; 2014

 detail

Triple Moon

Kristina's past work/current inspiration:

Casting Process Learning Curve!

First multi-part mold, thanks to the fabulous Elizabeth Coleman for her class!

Almost there. They aren't lined up in order, but I swear the casts were becoming less partial, not more!

Making Circles

Circle Making Kit!

First three circles with my own fabric!

On the Outer Spiral Arms

Outerspace

Sightings

Ursa Major