Sherry Davis Kleinman
Pacific Palisades, California
1.
What kind of challenges did this theme present to you? I found the
theme a challenging one to settle on an idea. Thinking about the act
of “making marks” as the basis for my art, I followed that path to
create my Sampler Reimagined. Historically needlework
samplers were created by girls and women to learn and express
themselves. I wanted to create a 21st century sampler using alternate
materials (recycled black out curtains) and making untraditional marks
with traditional hand stitches to create a personal piece of art.
2.
Describe your studio space? My studio is on the ground floor of my
home with a big window looking onto the street, formerly a bedroom for
my oldest daughter. I do use other spaces in the house (mainly my
dining room) for cutting and ironing. Being empty nesters, my husband
and I do fill up any empty spaces with our current past-times. Lucky
us!
4. Do you ever work in a series? If so, what benefits or challenges does this present to you as an artist? Yes working in a series is a benefit to me creatively; one project builds upon the previous one. I have created series that are figurative and bird related in recent years. Currently I am exploring creating pieced and stitched canvas, abstract painting, and leaving exposed seamed edges on the RIGHT side. My Sampler Reimagined is the 3rd in my series.
5.
What other activities do you engage in that “feed” your creative energy?
I read blogs (textile, art, sculpture—really anything art related) and
visit galleries and museums. My 3 adult daughters are all artists and
we often inspire each other’s passions, a cross pollination of sorts. I
am part of a textile group who meet monthly for “show and tell” and
lunch in each other’s homes.
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