Yesterday I dropped off Luca at school, went to Barry's Bootcamp (Chest and Abs), ate lunch, showered, and spent the rest of the day and night making this.
(Study for "Occupy Soho House", 2011.
Thread on canvas, machine-sewn, approx. 8" by 13".)
Backstory:
A few weeks ago, I bought a Bernina sewing machine in order to teach myself free machine embroidery. I want to explore elements like size and scale which are impossible if you are restricted to only sewing by hand.
Result:
It would have taken me weeks to hand-sew what I did by machine yesterday.
(detail, "Occupy Soho House")
(detail, "Occupy Soho House")
(detail, "Occupy Soho House")
I feel the stirrings of a major love affair with my machine growing within me.
More to come.
*A big shout-out to my friend Matti Leshem whose funny photo on Facebook became the title of this piece.
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