final project

symbolism

clock: the time and patience this skill has taught me
eyes: it often made me tired, or my eyes dry because I would forget to blink!
stars: a frequent shape I have sewed throughout this process
"star": I feel like a star for finally doing something that I have always wanted to do
curvy lines: working towards being able to convey fluidity with something that is not fluid
Xs: each X represents one week in this class
wings: freedom of teaching this skill myself; no "right" way
dolls: a very important process in this skill; I have learnt hand-sewing (self-taught) through making these dolls and developed a huge fondness over making them and will continue to do so past this class

performance:

I wanted to wear this sculpture as a way of personifying it and attaching it to my identity as a new fibre artist.
I want the audience to experience this piece in the round because every angle matters and represents the time and commitment to this skill.

wearable meaning:

viewed as a wearable sculpture rather than a fashion statement or clothing item. I have spent a lot of time perfecting certain designs and trying to achieve a piece I had in my head when I have come to realize it's not about the final product; it's about the making of it and the journey through.

This is the perfect final project to wrap up the skill of hand-sewing. Specifically the art of doll-making and free-hand, self-taught embroidery.
This sculpture encompasses everything I have learned over the past two semesters and what I will be taking with me into the future.
There is still some space to add things to the sculpture, representing the ongoing process of hand-sewing and skill-building; there is always room for improvement and more fun.

My performance incorporates the self, symbolism (listed above), patience, and room for more.

key words


patience

fun

focus

process

new

freedom

time

longterm

journey

self

importance

cherish

skill

personal

fibre

choice

nervous

continuing

persistence

artist statement

Time, patience, and the ongoing commitment to this developing skill have taught me it is about the process, not the final product; there is always room for more fun.