After thoroughly exploring all manner of technique in my pursuit of the perfect jellyfish scarf, it became clear to me that I needed a proper frame for scarf painting! So, I pulled out my tape measure and sketch pad to find the best lengths of pipe to accommodate all of the sizes of scarves I…
Check out this delightful article in the UNC Mirror about my installation art piece in the Oak Room Gallery! http://www.uncmirror.com/news/view.php/846503/Local-artist-gallery-makes-waves-
The newest addition to the Loveland skyline : Equinox…. I can’t wait to see it with the sun going down behind it!
And here’s my finished black and white jellyfish scarf… I used hot wax for a batik process then steamed the silk charmeuse scarf to set the dye and transfer the wax to the paper wrap. I’m really delighted with the way it turned out and can’t wait to play some more with the wax! In…
I’ve been playing with wax and dye in the studio! I use a tool that holds a well of hot wax to draw on the silk scarf. Then I thicken my dye and paint it on with a big fat paint brush. Next I wrap the scarf up in paper and steam it. After it…
It looks like I am hanging colorful, silky moustaches for my exhibit in the hall at Artworks Loveland. If you like color, silk, or moustaches, this show is for you! Come join the fun from 6-9 pm this Friday…
on the breath of the waves – UNC Gallery Installation…: http://youtu.be/f8szS_0-bYE If you can’t make it over to UNC to see my piece, check out this fun video!
Opening Reception Sept. 12, 6 – 9 pm, at Artworks Loveland This show is honoring the creative processes and artistic voice of contemporary women artists. THE HALL on the backs of clouds -an exhibit by Abbie R Powers- The show will include silk installation art, video, and photography. (pictured above) becoming water digital print with…
Please join me tomorrow evening for a performance with on the breath of the waves, my silk installation art piece that is suspended from the ceiling in the Oak Room Gallery at the University of Northern Colorado. The reception runs from 4-6 pm September 9, with the performance at 4:15 pm. Gallery talk to follow.
Today was a long day in the gallery setting up! I’ve had several great assistants in the form of college students helping me with the install…it’s been a delight. And of course, the install wouldn’t be possible without Denny, my installation partner in crime! Let’s get to the images!
Abbie R Powers 