Bob Openheim uses the stitched line in his paintings as a means for communication between forms within each canvas. There is an implied diologue between the painted shapes he creates, and a cartoon-like playfulness in the landscape he creates.
Kristine Osborne creates shaped out of thin wire and covers them by stitching on materials such as dryer sheets and hand dyed silk, then builds elaborate mobiles from the varied geometric shapes.
Elif Soyer gives life to old socks and shirts, broken tiles, and her own ceramic forms with her hand stitched creatures ranging in size, shape, and vibrant color. With tentacles growing out of her soft sculptures at unexpected angles and intervals Soyer visually stimulates space with her art.
In the work of Maxine Yalovitz-Blankenship the stitching incorporated into her painting, drawing, and mixed-media works is being employed as a means of mending to heal. The works included in STITCH by Yalovitz-Blankenship were created directly in response to the tragedy of 9-11 and through this work the artist helped put herself back together.
Stay tuned to this blog for updates about STITCH becoming a reality in a Boston area venue.
