Created and Sold by Kristy Bishop Studios
Hills and Valleys II - Wall Hangings
Price $2,500
Creation: up to 1 week
Shipping: USPS 5-14 days
Estimated Arrival: May 10, 2024
| Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|
30H x 45W x 4D in 76.2H x 114.3W x 10.16D cm | 4.54 kg 10 lb |
Hand painted cotton warp, wool weft, metallic polyester tassels
35" x 28"
hangs on a 45" 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.
35" x 28"
hangs on a 45" 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.
Item Hills and Valleys II
Created by Kristy Bishop Studios
As seen in Creator's Studio, Charleston, SC
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