Sometimes I come across an artist who makes a variety of works but I’m particularly drawn to one – such is the case of Lauren Kussro’s barnacles – they are awesome and remind me of Emily Barletta’s crochet domes. The below piece, with those vibrant colors, stretches across a huge wall – these are not tiny!
I should also mention that today I’m blogging from my new computer (an Air) and I’m loving it – though it’s so small I am worried that the weight of my arms could break it.
Look at how beautiful those individual barnacles are! And no, that’s not paper from the Papersource down the street, Lauren hand texturizes plain paper into these gorgeous colors and patterns.
Not only does she print the patterns but then she hardens the paper with a waxy coating, then forms the barnacles, sews them into shapes and then sews beads into their “corners” – THEN she hems the internal open areas – what a process! I can appreciate that time!
Totally beautiful – I wish I had a whole wall covered in them – I say that about everyone making barnacle-y type things, I know. Success – I’ve written a post and the computer’s still working!
Tags: 3D, barnacles, fibers, inspired by nature, paper art, sewing, wall art, wall installation