A quiet place where thoughts can be thunk
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Within my work I use scrap fabric, which I cut, layer and paint with gouache to create textural and narrative pieces. Embroidery and paper is added. The result is a collage-like piece that creates a visual metaphor, connecting current events and human experiences. The use of textiles is intrinsic to my work. It allows me to connect with the viewer, as it appeals to their sense of nostalgia; it connects them to something that is in all our histories -- the handiwork, embroidery, quilts and other objects our grandmothers and great grandmothers made that were, in essence, art. My artwork has a strong humanitarian and narrative element. This ties into the storytelling aspect of the work. The work is inspired by vintage children’s book illustration and this, in combination with the traditional textile handicraft, references the haunting experience of sifting through our memories — poignant and evocative; difficult to ignore or forget.
Where it's been: Shown at The Artist Project 2021
Shipping and Availability
- Ships from Mississauga
- Ships to Canada, US, international
- Available for local pickup
This piece will be prepared and shipped directly from and by the artist. The cost of shipping will be provided once you request to acquire it.
Additional Details
- Exposed Canvas Edge
- Original
- Signed by Artist
- Wired Backing
- Custom Framing Available
- Insurance Protection
About the artist
Rachael Speirs was born in Oakville, Ontario and raised in Toronto and Cambridge, Ontario. As a child Rachael honed her painting skills through copying traditional childrens story book illustrations and admiring the embroidery work of her grandmother. She stole scraps of fabric from her mother sewin, ... View full profile
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