Oscillations. That's what I do. I study oscillations. Flux. Flow. Push. Pull. Occasionally something extraordinary comes out of the flight paths. Every once in a while, a little piece of an idea takes hold, and gets gently manipulated into shape, spread across a few different test mediums, till the real can eventuate in a sing song parade of hopeful glory.
I am midstream - floating along between tested paper, tested fabric, and further improvements of an idea needing to be made before the final surge to a finished product. I am midstream between that wonderful balance of striking strong black and white imagery, and the delicate filigree work of silver leaf and size. I am surrounded by small pieces of silver, feather light, wisped away across a breathe to land somewhere close by. The pads of my fingers are dusted. I love the apparent discord of strength of line and beaten fine metal whispers working against a linen backdrop. Something new. Something to be repeated - tangibility:decadence.
black screen print + white linen + silver leaf.
Now there's an idea to whisper quietly to oneself.
[for reveal soon. when it becomes real]
ahhhh.
you are transporting me to another plane.
one with less stress. less busy-ness. less fuss. less social engagements.
less.
sounds perfectly heavenly to me.
Posted by: kirsten | December 11, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Standing by and waiting to be transported somewhere wonderful. :)
Posted by: michelle | December 11, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Beautiful.
Posted by: Kristen | December 11, 2008 at 09:30 PM
whispers... keep one calm,but with anticipation...
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | December 11, 2008 at 09:37 PM
incredible...
Posted by: craftjuice | December 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM
strangely i thought i saw the zoom out.
then realised i must have imagined it.
Posted by: charlotte | December 12, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Did you know Jane Brocket (Yarnstorm) has you in her lsit of top ten most beautiful blogs?
Posted by: Amanda | December 12, 2008 at 09:41 PM
I love silver ink. Just love it.
I'm quite intrigued and can't wait to see what this will be.
Posted by: martha | December 13, 2008 at 12:35 AM
silver? hmmm..nice
can't wait to see what you come up with
Posted by: Carson | December 13, 2008 at 03:23 PM
i am torn between eagerly anticipating the reveal and just enjoying this moment in between, in the midst of the process... what you are doing thus far with mixing textures is very exciting and very beautiful indeed.
xox
Posted by: amisha | December 14, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Oscillations. what a great word.
and silver? oh yes
Posted by: lisa s | December 15, 2008 at 01:57 PM
lovely. and indeed, this space right here, lingering, awaiting is perfectly beautiful. no doubt the reveal will be grand! your post below on your 'loves' is fitting with mine today! so nice to pause and think of the minutia that makes us smile. and to think of ourselves, if only for a moment.
Posted by: tyler | December 16, 2008 at 06:10 AM
oh...wow
i am speechless
Posted by: Nancy Cook | December 18, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Whispers, quiet thoughts, and soft snow seem to be one of the recurring themes of my day. Thanks for sharing this quiet beauty.
Posted by: shan | December 19, 2008 at 09:14 AM
I feel so happy to be the receiver of this beautiful piece.... Alison, thankyou so very much, it is stunning, as is that ceramic crane.
:)
Posted by: Fliss | December 19, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Ah!, it is certainly an art piece which most certainly wont be used!
:)
Posted by: Fliss | December 19, 2008 at 04:12 PM
your words... they always get me.
Posted by: stinkerbell | December 23, 2008 at 04:08 AM
Whispering silver words
a kind of poetic Calligraphy
with your personal hand-fiber-writing
beautiful place is your place
of writing, imagi-ning, creating...
Posted by: dimitris | January 13, 2009 at 08:53 AM