For this challenge I drew my inspiration from Neptune, the god of water and of the sea. My piece is worked in reeled silk the colour of the Mediterranean. Since…
Mythologies, Stories and Fairy Tales
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The 2011 International Freeform Guild’s show, Mythologies, Stories and Fairy Tales includes creations from 50 freeform fiber artists located all around the globe.
The artists were were challenged to create one freeform piece interpreting the theme. They were not restricted except that each creation should include crochet or knitting, and many of the pieces are wearable art or sculpture. None of the artists saw other’s pieces until this online show
Anansi Meets Midas Many cultures have the tradition of a Trickster in their lore; Loki in Norse mythology, Raven & Coyote in Native American tales, B’rer Rabbit in American folktales….
My piece is inspired by my daughters’ favourite story “The ugly duckling”. On the golden wave An ugly duckling Becoming a swan Janet E Berg Fredrikstad, Norway
The gorgeous eyes of this ceramic beauty have been staring up at me from my studio desk for several years now! Calling out, “Finesse me,”her message finally got my attention!…
“A voice could be heard singing in the darkness. A deep and wonderful voice. And as it continued it was joined by a host of twinkling, starry voices. After a…
Earth, Air and Fire – The Mythology of My Life Earth, our First Mother, from where we came and we will return. Air, the breath of life. Fire, purifying and…
Iara, Mãe d’Água She is the mother of the water, the queen fish or water queen. She is a mermaid version that in the Brazilian folklore lives in the rivers…
There and Back Again. Yes, I chose as my tale The Hobbit. Although it was not authored a long time ago in a land faraway, it is nonetheless a tale…
Castle on a Hill This piece was inspired by the sparkly white fiber that has been haunting my yarn box for awhile. The piece is called “Castle on a Hill”,…
Meraeth – and the Crystal of Good Souls Beautiful Meraeth is the mermaid who looks after all the sailors lost at sea. She lives in her enchanted castle deep under…