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The vessels are made of wire and wire mesh covered with quilt batting and fabrics, which is then stitched, embroidered and appliquéd. The process of stitching itself is important to me both for its meditative quality and because it connects me to women's work through the centuries.
Very often, my vessels get their inspiration from nature, especially water. The colors evoke different moods, such as the cold blue ice in the “Iceboat” or the warm yellow sunshine in “June” . The pieces tie together through the technique used and through design elements that are repeated in each piece, such as the wire spirals and stitch patterns.
Contact information:
mariasimonsson@mac.com
www.torpedofactory.org
301-589-4640