Bee Panel One - This repetitive motifs in this piece were inspired by microscopic images of honey bees, while the use of color comes straight from my imagination. I created this piece by stitching layers of red, white, and blue silk organzas over denim, cutting away portions of each successive layer to reveal a kaleidoscope of hues. Opaque silk duppioni circles and crescents are Interspersed between the layers. Hand-embroidered stars create movement from bottom to top.
Bee Panel One Detail - This detail reveals the effects of layering and cutting, as well as the use of machine and hand embroidery. The layering invites the eye to move in and out of the piece.
Bee Panel Two - This repetitive motifs in this piece were inspired by honeycomb and honey bees, while the use of color comes straight from my imagination. I created this piece by stitching layers of red, white, and blue silk organzas over denim, cutting away portions of each successive layer to reveal a kaleidoscope of hues. Opaque silk duppioni circles are Interspersed between the layers. Hand-embroidered bees and small circles garnish the surface.
Bee Square Two - The "Bee Squares" are small studies translating bees and microscopic images of bees into silks layered over denim. Each individual layer of silk organza is freehand machine-stitched and then cut to reveal portions of the underlying fabric. Opaque silks are interspersed between the organzas, resulting in a kaleidoscopic effect. Hand embroidery completes each study.
Bee Square Three - The "Bee Squares" are small studies translating bees and microscopic images of bees into silks layered over denim. Each individual layer of silk organza is freehand machine-stitched and then cut to reveal portions of the underlying fabric. Opaque silks are interspersed between the organzas, resulting in a kaleidoscopic effect. Hand embroidery completes each study.
Bee Square Four - The "Bee Squares" are small studies translating bees and microscopic images of bees into silks layered over denim. Each individual layer of silk organza is freehand machine-stitched and then cut to reveal portions of the underlying fabric. Opaque silks are interspersed between the organzas, resulting in a kaleidoscopic effect. Hand embroidery completes each study.
Bee Square Five - The "Bee Squares" are small studies translating bees and microscopic images of bees into silks layered over denim. Each individual layer of silk organza is freehand machine-stitched and then cut to reveal portions of the underlying fabric. Opaque silks are interspersed between the organzas, resulting in a kaleidoscopic effect. Hand embroidery completes each study.
Bee Square Six - The "Bee Squares" are small studies translating bees and microscopic images of bees into silks layered over denim. Each individual layer of silk organza is freehand machine-stitched and then cut to reveal portions of the underlying fabric. Opaque silks are interspersed between the organzas, resulting in a kaleidoscopic effect. Hand embroidery completes each study.
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