Karen Kamenetzky Fiber Art

The large cellular shapes that were defined by couched yarn needed innards. Usually I’d put in one large organic shape in each space and stitch. But I wanted something different here. I wanted to communicate complexity and movement within these larger cell shapes. Real cells are filled with countless discrete parts that each have specific jobs. But I didn’t want to end up with a cacophony of busy-ness.

After MUCH experimenting and trying and rejecting shapes and colors, I settled on this.

Fundamental Change IV-pt-4-in process

Here’s a close up.

Fundamental Change IV-pt-4-detail in process

I had a satisfying time cutting into these yummy silks and playing with shape and placement. Can’t ask for more than that!

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