I think that the above title goes perfectly well with this particular stitching work. Although it describes a sense of frustration and it underlines a kind of indecisiveness, at the same time, it also calls out for hope, a need for change and action, a sense of possibility and belonging.
This painting (see the pictures below) is part of a small series and is actually called 'For God's sake, just choose a self - or a side - and stand by it' Part 2 (of 3). The other two paintings (Part 1 and Part 3), not shown here, are quite similar in concept: they are compositions made by pristine areas and thread 'drops' of the same colour, which interchange with each other, to make a mark, assert their presence, be noticed and acknowledged.
I like the thought of empowering such a minute, insignificant, unpredictable component, which is a dot, by allowing it to subdue the pristine (linen) surface, but also bringing out its qualities.
My emphasis, perhaps, is on our own indecisiveness as human beings, who are often afraid of showing the world our differences, or, rather, who we really are, no matter if what makes us so special is something as vulnerable and delicate as a drop of colour.
The background of this painting is made up by sewing together a dark, green cotton fabric with a piece of linen. By using the same colour thread as the fabric, the stitched drops create a contrast to the smooth defined vertical section on the left of the painting.
This painting (see the pictures below) is part of a small series and is actually called 'For God's sake, just choose a self - or a side - and stand by it' Part 2 (of 3). The other two paintings (Part 1 and Part 3), not shown here, are quite similar in concept: they are compositions made by pristine areas and thread 'drops' of the same colour, which interchange with each other, to make a mark, assert their presence, be noticed and acknowledged.
I like the thought of empowering such a minute, insignificant, unpredictable component, which is a dot, by allowing it to subdue the pristine (linen) surface, but also bringing out its qualities.
The background of this painting is made up by sewing together a dark, green cotton fabric with a piece of linen. By using the same colour thread as the fabric, the stitched drops create a contrast to the smooth defined vertical section on the left of the painting.
Here, intentional and accidental elements juxtapose and for a second, or even longer, this mimicking of pictorial gestures will deceive the spectator's eye. It may be dismissed or overlooked, but what's beyond is purely craft.
Pic 1. 'For God's sake, just choose a self and stand by it!' Part 2
thread on linen and fabric, 20x20 cm
Pic 2. linen detail
