"Within Sight" by Sara Marcy

Medium: Textiles and acrylic paint

Size: 19" x 8"

Artist Statement:

I strive to use the most sustainable materials possible in all of my creative endeavors. For this project, I challenged myself to only use the leftover materials I had on hand. Since I am a textile artist, I had plenty of fabric scraps to utilize: from Indian silks to sequined embroideries to the bright cottons I used to sew my children's own baby clothes. I chose to adorn my cod in the style of glass mosaics, which I've always appreciated as an art but only done myself before as a hobby. I found that when I stiffened my leftover scraps of fabric with glue, I could cut the fabric in a way that mimicked the intentionally imperfect shapes of cut glass tiles. I knew I wanted to make a colorful cod with certain symbols that are characteristic of my usual textile creations, but the design took on a life of its own as the colorful tiles were cut and placed.

Artist Biography:

Sally Marcy's passion for textiles developed at an early age. Raised in a family of artists and sewing enthusiasts, she had access to an abundance of scrap fabrics and enjoyed experimenting with a variety of sewing projects throughout her childhood. As a young adult, her love of travel and culture amplified her interest in textiles. From Belgium to India, she was exposed to everything from lace making to block printing and acquired a collection of beautiful and unique fabrics.

Artist Website: www.iheartarmwarmers.com

Hosting Business: "Within Sight" is on display on display at Seaside Allure, 9 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA
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