Art of the Spirit: Contemporary Canadian Fabric ArtDundurn, 1992 - 128 pages Rich colours and arresting designs capture the mood of celebration and joy that characterizes this photographic record of contemporary religious works of art. Chosen for their excellence in design and stitchery, these works represent the achievements of artists who have created art, in fabric, for places of worship. This book celebrates this important artistic expression, a significant part of our heritage. Pieces are selected from communities across Canada: from a small parish on a Micmac reserve in Nova Scotia to a large urban synagogue in Vancouver; from the igloo-shaped cathedral in Iqaluit to a suburban church nestled beside a wildlife march in southwestern Ontario. |
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Page 16
... figure in the lower section of the hanging all combine to make a simple , strong and high- ly dramatic statement . It is hard to imagine this banner hanging in a church even fifty short years ago . JANE DAMS Georgetown , Ontario Cloak ...
... figure in the lower section of the hanging all combine to make a simple , strong and high- ly dramatic statement . It is hard to imagine this banner hanging in a church even fifty short years ago . JANE DAMS Georgetown , Ontario Cloak ...
Page 17
... figures , natural forms , and subjects derived from literature . The use of a sewing machine , when used as a drawing tool , and various dyeing techniques in conjunction with hand stitching plays a prominent part in my work , allowing ...
... figures , natural forms , and subjects derived from literature . The use of a sewing machine , when used as a drawing tool , and various dyeing techniques in conjunction with hand stitching plays a prominent part in my work , allowing ...
Page 20
... figures around the table , and by the use of warm colours in simple calicos . John , cast typically in an attitude of repose , lays his head on Christ's shoulder ; Judas , in the lower left , with a coin bulging from his pocket , is ...
... figures around the table , and by the use of warm colours in simple calicos . John , cast typically in an attitude of repose , lays his head on Christ's shoulder ; Judas , in the lower left , with a coin bulging from his pocket , is ...
Page 23
... figures . Acrylic paint , straw , wool and beads all converge to display a strong , tactile and dramat- ic presentation of the birth of the Christ Child , in a stable surrounded by his family , the barnyard creatures and small children ...
... figures . Acrylic paint , straw , wool and beads all converge to display a strong , tactile and dramat- ic presentation of the birth of the Christ Child , in a stable surrounded by his family , the barnyard creatures and small children ...
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Contents
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ARTISTS BIOGRAPHIES | 113 |
GLOSSARY | 125 |
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY | 126 |
INDEX of COLLECTIONS | 127 |
INDEX of ARTISTS | 128 |
Other editions - View all
Art of the Spirit: Contemporary Canadian Fabric Art Helen Bradfield,Joan Pringle,Judy Ridout Limited preview - 1992 |
Art of the Spirit: Contemporary Canadian Fabric Art Helen Bradfield,Joan Pringle,Judy Ridout Limited preview - 1992 |
Art of the Spirit: Contemporary Canadian Fabric Art Helen Bradfield,Joan Pringle,Judy Ridout Limited preview - 1992 |
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Alberta altar frontal angels Anglican Church appliqué artist Award banners Baptist beads Bishop blue born British Columbia Brunswick Canada Canadian Embroiderers Celebrate Centre Chapel chasuble Christ Church Cathedral Christian chuppah cloth cm Collection College of Art colour commissioned Constance Howard contemporary cope cotton Crafts Council created cross depicted Diocese Doris McCarthy Dundas Edmonton embroidered England fabric art fabric collage fibre art Fredericton gold Grace Church on-the-Hill Guild Hamilton hand embroidery Handwoven images inspiration Israel James Joan Pringle linen Liturgical Arts Liturgical Arts Festival liturgical textiles London machine embroidery Marion Spanjerdt Mary Montreal Nova Scotia Oakville Ontario Ontario College Ontario Crafts Council orphreys painted panels Peterborough Quebec quilting represent School Sheridan College silk solo exhibition stitched stitchery stoles Sukkot symbol tallit tapestry textile art texture thread tion Torah Toronto traditional tree Trinity United Church University Vancouver vestments wall hanging Waterloo weaving Wikwemikong women wool workshops