Created and Sold by Kristy Bishop Studios
Hill and Valleys I - Wall Hangings
Price $2,500
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Shipping: USPS 4-14 days
Estimated Arrival: December 2, 2024
| Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|
35H x 45W x 4D in 88.9H x 114.3W x 10.16D cm | 4.54 kg 10 lb |
Hills and Valleys I
Ribbon tape, metallic yarn, hand-painted cotton/linen warp
32" x 36"
Hangs on a 40" acrylic rod
Artist Statement:
Kristy Bishop’s work is rooted in weaving unapologetically feminine tapestries centered around female historical costume and adornment. Her color choices and materials are often the pinks and reds derivative of the flesh combined with the spectacle of glitzy metallic fabric and yarn. In her tapestries, she adorns her bold weaving patterns with heavy, metallic tassels and fringe like that of a Burlesque dancer. There the performer uses tassels as a satire on modesty, covering the nipple while simultaneously drawing even more attention to it. This body of work is created with the question of how cloth is used to cover and draw attention to the female body. Often it is to adhere to societal norms while sexualizing the body. It’s a fine line that women tread daily balancing confidence, power, sexuality and safety.
Ribbon tape, metallic yarn, hand-painted cotton/linen warp
32" x 36"
Hangs on a 40" acrylic rod
Artist Statement:
Kristy Bishop’s work is rooted in weaving unapologetically feminine tapestries centered around female historical costume and adornment. Her color choices and materials are often the pinks and reds derivative of the flesh combined with the spectacle of glitzy metallic fabric and yarn. In her tapestries, she adorns her bold weaving patterns with heavy, metallic tassels and fringe like that of a Burlesque dancer. There the performer uses tassels as a satire on modesty, covering the nipple while simultaneously drawing even more attention to it. This body of work is created with the question of how cloth is used to cover and draw attention to the female body. Often it is to adhere to societal norms while sexualizing the body. It’s a fine line that women tread daily balancing confidence, power, sexuality and safety.
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