FEATURED #3
"Black and Blue"
12”x12”x12”
denim jeans seams & other parts, threads, cable ties
Creating this basket felt like reassembling an ageless icon
A friend gave me a huge quantity of denim seam ends and parts. I was drawn to the subtle variations in how the various fabrics had faded and frayed. The materials were soft and pliable which made them a pleasure to work with.
First, I made the vessel shape by coiling stacked seams, using cable ties as joiners. The coils evolved into the "torso" with a diagonal patterning of cable tie stitches.
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Once the structure was intact, I made a “skin” of odd parts, flies, belt loops and worn knee patches.
The process was very architectural.
Organized, but free form.
As the layers took shape, I was reminded of the remarkable timelessness of denim. I appreciated every little bit and piece. From zipper, to belt loop, to seam, I became reaquainted with every pair of jeans I 've ever loved.
Once again, I enjoyed the unpredictable, evolving way of progressing through the work.
Once again, I enjoyed the unpredictable, evolving way of progressing through the work.
