Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Language of Cloth

During the Inspired Design conference I was excited to catch up with former classmate and friend, Andrea Donnelly. She is currently attending graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University and creating amazing art pieces with hand-woven cotton, pigment-painted warps, fabric dye and stiffener. The Lady Series is breathtaking and worth a further look.

An excerpt from her artist statement:

"The fluid language of cloth speaks of membrane, protection, and the obstruction or revelation of what is tender inside us. Using the physical lightness of woven threads and the visual weight of personal imagery I examine the fragile human spirit by exposing the private spaces of my own, confessing the inner monologue of hope and fear, loneliness and desire that reaches beyond myself."

Andrea's passion is present in her work and statement. I know she will do great things in textile art and design - I look forward to her future work! Check out Andrea's website for more incredible pieces and information.

38 comments:

  1. leah - moxiethrift on etsyFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    wow. very beautiful work!

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  2. erin@designcrisisFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Wow, the wrapped pieces in particular are stunning!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    So ethereal.

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  4. TaMs*February 3, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    oh yum. So beautiful.

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  5. Krissy | Paper SchmaperFebruary 3, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    wow! Thanks for sharing her talent :)

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  6. jaeFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    I can only imagine how spectacular these must be in person.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    wow, that is awesome!

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  8. ThePeachTreeFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    These are fascinating.

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  9. raining sheepFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Those ARE amazing pieces, the very last photo is my favorite. Totally unique.

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  10. NihalFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I think not Andrea but 'every woman' is always 'a mystery'. Visited her page, and I'm fooled by her strength and inspiration. Tasty works indeed. As always, I say ''Love and respect woman'':)

    PS I enjoy your different findings, Di. You're another talented woman:)

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  11. JuliaFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    I love the indigo blue seeping up from the botton of the bottom figure! Just incredible!

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  12. RachelFebruary 3, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I love how ethereal these are. They are just amazing.

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  13. LindleyFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    these are very interesting. love the name - "the lady series". i have some sandals in my new collection called "the lady sandals"!

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  14. RebeccaFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Simply breathtaking

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  15. HaleyFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Sometimes I paint on cloth I love that first one! Good work! Maybe I will post up my own tossed to the side cloth paintings...thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. AngelaFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    these pieces look so ethereal.

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  17. Newburgh RestorationFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Nice to see clothe being used as a sculptural medium

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  18. Bonbon OiseauFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    these are so ethereal...i think i saw her work at the museum of arts and esign when they did an exhibition about the body./// if not, these should have been there...love hearing about your conference and congrats on your successful letter--it truly opened an important dialogue I think...am so proud of you!

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  19. Couture CarrieFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    How fabulous are these ethereal creations? I absolutely adore that last ombre "gown" . . . it reminds me of Nina Ricci SS09!

    Awesome post, PS!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  20. Mrs.FrenchFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    OMG!!!! you are so right...I am in complete awe...xo t

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  21. JanFebruary 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    She is a very deep thinker that girl. Beautifully said though Pleasie. It is just lovely.

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  22. JoyceFebruary 3, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Oh my girdle! These are truly amazing! I see a bright future ahead for Andrea.

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  23. VictoriaFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    As always, fascinating work!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Stunning! Her work really creates an eerie feeling. You always have the most interesting posts!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    What incredible works of art! These are so magical and ethereal. It's so intriguing to see clothing without any support or body underneath.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    That's some art, simple yet very pretty.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Love the indgo dipped 'sculpture'. The cloth just seems to collapse onto the floor - really beautiful.

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  29. LeciawpFebruary 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Hi there.Thanks for posting this.Love it.I'm constantly grateful to your postings with such wonderful pics and ideas.

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  31. beauty commaFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    OMG, this is absolutely gorgeous. I love the dark blue one...

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    these are so lovely!

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  33. High Desert DivaFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Hats off to your former classmate.

    Beautiful work.

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  34. Revolution MalibuFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    So amazing and inspiring!

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    That first piece is so amazing.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    wow.

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  37. sarahFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Thank you for sharing Andrea's work. I just thought of her the other day and wondered about her current work. And, of course, it's amazing!
    You and I must have crossed path while in school, since I had some courses with Andrea too. I am really enjoying your blog, and appreciate your eye for capturing lovelies!

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  38. CourtneyFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    The Lady Series is absolutely breathtaking- so ethereal and a bit haunting. Thank you for sharing her work with us!

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