I'm completely charmed by Sarajo Frieden's wonderful, whimsical embroidery. She just posted a new lot on flickr. (And she has a lovely website.)
Here we have "Stitched Bird with Coat," "Leaf Lady," and "Pocket Park." The leaf lady does not look pleased. She looks like she's saying: "Yeah, you try being covered with leaves." The lady with the plant: "My plant and I are on important business." The bird: "Eternal vigilance is the price of plumage."
Gouache on paper with collage and embroidery, done in collaboration with equally crafty Marci Boudreau. Love!!
UPDATE. Funny comment from Giulia:
"Marvelous. I agree with Tina about the (top) bird. I would add: sardonic & knowing. She carries off that red chapeau beautifully:) I have no idea why, but Diana Vreeland comes to mind. Maybe the noble nose & the red hat? Everything comme il faut? Forgive the franglais. I shall stop now."
8 comments:
Hey, this is one suspicious looking bird, if I ever saw one:)! And I adore it! The Leaf Lady and Pocket Park are very Aztec inspired. Unique, quirky and beautiful.
Very imaginative. I really like these!
very cute and quirky - adorable
Who could not love the leaf lady? Embroidery is one of those arts that's never gotten its due.
The leaf lady is brilliant
Marvellous. I agree with Tina about the bird. I would add: sardonic & knowing. She carries off that red chapeau beautifully:) I have no idea why, but Diana Vreeland comes to mind. Maybe the noble nose & the red hat? Everything comme il faut? Forgive the franglais. I shall stop now.
xo, Susan
Hilarious, Giulia, I love the Diana Vreeland comparison.
haha i love your comment, giulia. "franglis." seriously, the story of my life, hah
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