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The inspiration behind my textiles work is to produce decorative pieces which make the most of colour and texture. The thumbnails below show of some of my hangings. Not all these pieces are currently for sale but the selection represents the variety of sizes, themes and styles that I produce. Commissions are welcome. I can produce a piece based on one you see here, or something completely different. I am always interested in a new challenge. Colour is the starting point for all my work. I begin each piece with an idea of colours I want to use and decisions about size, style and design follow from this. The style of the hangings is influenced by a mixture of Indian textiles, Chinese carpet designs, European embroidery, Edwardian tiles and many other artefacts and the content by themes from the natural world such as flowers, fish, birds, elephants and lizards. I find these the most pleasing shapes to work with, and they allow an exploration of colour that is often quite far from reality while still retaining the general feel of the subject. There are two main styles of work, those with painted silk backgrounds and those with plain fabric backgrounds. Other fabrics, mainly silks and polyesters, are then applied by machine. The processes are explained here in a little more detail and with some illustrations. (Please note that these images are high resolution and may take some time to load.) On the larger hangings some of the embroidery is done by machine but the major part of the work is done by hand whereas most of the work on the mini hangings is done by machine. These two styles generate their own very different ways of developing the designs, both of which I enjoy. I use threads with a good sheen and complement them with metallic thread, beads, sequins, mirrors, etc. for further sparkle. |
The hangings are completed by ceramic pieces, beads or tassels, which contribute to both the form and texture of the pieces. The ceramic shapes are fired to a low temperature, then painted with watercolour and acrylics.I have never put my work behind glass, so that the textures can be fully appreciated. However, the hangings are extremely easy to keep in their original condition with an occasional light brushing as they have all been treated with a fabric protector. At the back, a ring on each side makes them easy to hang from two simple picture pins. The hangings look equally at home in modern or traditional surroundings.
If you cannot afford a hanging at the moment, greetings cards using photographs of some of the hangings are available from a number of shops and galleries or directly from me.
Please contact me by email to enquire to discuss purchasing or ordering a wallhanging or for other enquiries or see the calendar for times and locations where you can see or buy my work.
All photographs and the work they portray are © Copyright Jane Vernon.
