"A FASHIONABLE VIOLENCE"

My latest series of works [10] are hand embroidered silk on canvas. I was wishing to use a drawing of a pattern I made in the early 90's. It was a pattern of a 1740's mens frock coat. I then composed a series of drawings based on the frock coat and a series of drawings I made, based on the fashion my Mum wore in the 60's and 70's. I wanted to juxtapose those refined inspirational sources to create a somewhat masculine collection of guns and bullets. Once again, the mapping influence overtook but I feel they are succesful in their resolution. The gun works are embroidered on subtle pink acrylic backgrounds.....and the 'bullet/bomb' series are slightly smaller scale on grey acrylic backgrounds. I love 'em and can't wait to start yet another series!

conversations overheard

In may 2012, I was in Byron Bay and decided to, rather than keep a comprehensive daily journal, I would focus on one short sentence. Either overheard or something that came up in conversation. I have recently printed some of them on T shirts and can't believe the response. I think 'Blame God' was a huge hit at Christmas lunch.

It is about time the blogger returns!

It has been many months since I have even viewed my Dumbcraft site and, as of December 28 2012, I am returning, hopefully on a daily basis.