Coded Threads: Translating Shakespeare Through Art
The following is a page from Flowers For Mistress Overdone, the first of two books that I presented at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Nov 16. The pages for the books are created with textiles from 5 continents (Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America). The textiles were collaged and sewn into various designs.
The fabric on the left is a collage of American and Tanzanian fabrics that I combined with one of my linocuts. The fabric on the right was an original mid century modern English quilt top I purchased at London's Antique Quilt Company during my summer in the UK researching Shakespeare's texts. The owner, Christopher, sources the highest quality textiles and it was truly a joy to transform this quilt into pages of my books inspired by Shakespeare's
Measure For Measure.It was wonderful to present a few of my original artworks and embroidered books during my talk at the Folger Shakespeare Library. After the talk, attendees were invited to touch the books and artwork.
💚Suzanne
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