Woohoo! This piece is currently part of an online exhibition hosted by FeelGoodFibers.com and its the first one shown on the email promo right now (talk about a hit of dopamine!)
Originally I built a whole bunch of these fiber collage “eyes” and mounted them all in frames on different colored backgrounds. Some of them sold, some of them did not, and I decided to reclaim the frames for other projects, which left me with a stack of these eyes in a drawer, doing nothing, taking up space, and just generally not making me happy. So one day I got the idea to turn them into something else – and the ‘else’ in this case is an art quilt.
It’s called Facial Recognition and it is for sale at the moment, although that’s subject to change if it gets accepted into another in-person show that is coming up. More on that later.
This fiber piece explores the themes of identity, surveillance, and perception in the modern age. Each eye is an individual construction, meticulously formed from upcycled and repurposed appliqué pieces that were lovingly reworked before being stitched together into this singular, unified composition. The materials add a compelling textural layer, incorporating elements like raw-edged burlap, vibrant fabric scraps, and soft fur that give each gaze a unique personality. The overall structure beautifully contrasts the uniform grid quilting with the wildly expressive, complex nature of the eyes it contains. This large-scale textile work makes a profound statement about being seen and seeing others.
