To walk the Irish landscape with the perception of the late mystic and philosopher John Moriarty is to understand that the earth is not a static object to be looked at, but a living, breathing scripture to be entered. Continue reading Slí..Pathways Through the Earthly Crucible
This artwork is an alchemy of memory, tide, and transit. Built upon a foundation of eco-printed deadstock linen, the fabric itself carries a history of survival—reclaimed, repurposed, and given a second life. The linen is deeply infused with locally foraged seaweed, staining the fibres with the literal chemistry of the coast, linking the material directly to the Atlantic waters that have both sustained and swallowed generations. Continue reading Immrama.. a voyage with textile
As a textile artist I am often exploring ways to diversify and methods of reaching a desired look on my work. Occasionally I like to add some text, a few words or a piece of prose I have written. Modge Podge is a medium I came across during my Moroccan Art Escape Holidays with Katherine Soutar Caddick a few years back. I had read a few posts and articles that said it didn’t really work for text. I wasn’t that easily deterred. Continue reading Modge Podge photo transfer on silk fabric
A few weeks back I had a phone call from a lady who had been gifted one of my silk scarves. She was calling to invite me to showcase my work at a charity event in a well known local hotel. A first for me. I jumped at the opportunity as it was a ticketed … Continue reading From little acorns.
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Gorgeous bundles for mixed media textile artists!
I often dye silks, lace and wool at home for my various projects and thought it would be lovely to make up these bundles to inspire other textile artists and crafters. They have more than 50 elements. Lots to play with. Continue reading Mixed Media Textile Bundles
Karima Rebecca Powell Artist 