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Processes and Possibilities - Three Thoughts

 






From a recent  Fibre Arts Take Two online course - Processes and Possibilities - Cordula Kagelmann 


Photos :. Reflection #1

Materials - gelli plate prints and postage stamp image transfer, cotton thread

As I reflect on 2021 and as Christmas approaches, I think of the unsettled and disturbed times Covid 19 has brought to us personally, nationally and globally. The Christmas stamp as a feature in this collage, suggests the feeling of protection and peaceful calm the support of loved ones provides. It symbolises hope and its possibility while the torn gelli plate prints remind me of the surrounding chaos.

2. Reflection #2

Materials - magazine pages, threads

In this collage, the restrictions and lockdown experienced during the Covid crisis of this year are experiences that have complex layers of self discovery and emotion - fear, anger, happiness, peace, anxiety , sadness and gratitude … While there were harsher social restrictions in 2021 , there were so many stories of heartwarming kindess that I felt that those same restrictions also allowed us as human beings to show our innate goodness, and to show our “true colours”.

3. Reflection #3

Materials - magazine pages, photo transfer.

During this year, in isolation, there was great comfort in observing nature closely and respectfully. I found that solitude brought a renewed sense of awareness and appreciation of what surrounds me.

Throughout this exploration of processes and possibilities with Cordula Kagelmann, I enjoyed the opportunity to refine some previous skills, learn new techniques and practise creatively in my own space and time, and with the bonus of expert guidance and tuition. This course has helped to observe more closely, to take time to create, to enjoy quietly the process . Cordula ‘s approach created such a sense of calm confidence which was very motivating and supportive. 

This course is exactly what it claims - it will introduce you to “ process and possibilities “ beyond expectation.


And here is a link to  the online exhibition of amazing artworks created by participants in this course. 








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