I was inspired by various sandstone formations, especially the Coyote Buttes and the Antelope canyon in and around Arizona. It is amazing how erosion can create something so beautiful. The curves, the texture and the colours amazed me, and i tried to achieve the same in my exploration through literal translation and abstraction.
Chalk and paint on layered paper
Painting with dyes on fusing
Layering and painting
Applique on bandage strips
Layering burnt fabrics with wire
Knitting using different yarns to create assymetrical edges with variations in textures
Macrame
Dyeing using the Arashi shibori technique and treating the fabric with caustic soda
Heat setting
Hand stitching
Double sided, hand stitched, assymetrical layers
Exploring zippers
Using zippers to create hidden layers, which are revelaed as one unzips each layer
Check out these beautiful images on flickr by various photographers. LOVE ! http://www.flickr.com/groups/antelopecanyon/
