The Booklover

Two Haiku

A Haiku is a short form of Japanese poetry. Traditionally a haiku consists of 3 lines with 5, 7 and 5 syllables in each.Other characteristics of Haiku include having a seasonal reference and containing a juxtaposition of two images or ideas. Haiku rose to popularity in Japan in the 17th Century.  I have been interested in haiku poetry for a long time. As with many Japanese artforms I love their deceptive simplicity and ability to evoke powerful evocative images which pay homage to nature. They are also fun to try and write!

This piece is named "Haiku" and was the first of my "kimono" pieces.This is a great example of how these works take me on their own journey. When I realised that that this woman was going to be holding a book I also knew instantly that she would have to be reading a haiku and that the words of that haiku would be depicted as an integral part of the piece. The haiku depicted is by Matsuo Basho who was one of the first masters of haiku poetry in 17th century Japan. It reads: "Will you turn towards me, I am lonely too, This autumn evening"

This piece is named "Bev's Haiku" and was made as a private comission for a friend who was gifting it to their mother. I greatly enjoyed personalising the original piece, using fabrics chosen for the person it was made for and incorporating a haiku written by my friend for their loved one. This haiku reads: "The wise woman reads, pages flapped by sea breeze, strong mind peaceful life". 

Yoga Life Drawings

These are all thread on linen. Drawn originally from life, I chose to keep these pieces simple and "sketchy".  

Forward Bend with a Twist

 I've mainly used black thread then introduced some colour here and there.

Om

 

Uttanasana

I tried to choose colours that relate to a chakra that the pose works on.




Cobra

Exhibitions ends

Mistress of the Fishes

Fabric of Life - my first solo show - has now finished.
Thanks to everyone who came along to view my works and thank you for all your lovely comments and well wishes.
Information on my next exhibition will be posted soon!

State of Green Interview - have a look!

Fabric of Life: Sustainable art exhibition by Juliet Collins

"Fabric of LIfe" is at Kingston Arts Centre til May 1st

Chiaroscuro

Loss

These works are currently on exhibition at Kingston Arts Centre

Skinny Dipper

Everyone loves to skinny dip! This work is drawn in thread. The swimming cap is formed from guess what...a swimming cap! and the towel is needle felted.

Fishnets & Fascinators

This Melbourne Girl is sporting feathers from a pre-loved garment. Her fishnet stockings are tulle with freehand embroidered lace.