NSNG – Page 111 – Fine Art of Fiber

Dance of the Ancient Gods
Connie Matheu

Fused – machine quilted. I fused & cut fabric in various shapes & colors. I wanted to use bright colors to depict the various actions in the shapes.

Oil paint, cheesecloth and cold wax medium on canvas. Two figures leaping into the unknown.

Oil paint, cheesecloth and cold wax medium on canvas. Two figures aloft, possibly exchanging greetings.

Oil paint, cheesecloth and cold wax medium on canvas. A figure discovers a strange object which has both mass and lightness.

Oil paint, cheesecloth and cold wax medium on canvas. Two mysterious figures, each wondering about the other.

Oil paint, cheesecloth and cold wax medium on canvas. An ambiguous figure/object somewhat frayed is floating – free but possibly lost.

Oil paint, cheesecloth and cold wax medium on canvas. Two figures meet and begin a conversation.

Oil painting incorporating fabric and cold wax medium. A sense of space, excitement, adventure.

Cheesecloth, cold wax medium, oil paint on canvas. A sense of freedom and release. Design Source – Original.