Materials: Copper
Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 2"
Barbara Knuth
Seattle, USA
I am intrigued by the tactile. I invariably use my sense of touch to collect information from the world around me. When confronted with an interesting texture I immediately want to reach out and touch it. I entice the viewer to have a similar experience with my work. The objects I create are rich in texture, layers, and surface embellishments. A wide variety of techniques are used including hammering, stitching, soldering, and electroforming. The material I begin working with is a very thin mesh and foil. As I began to experiment and manipulate this thin metal it became reminiscent of cloth. Sewing seemed like a fitting solution for connecting and joining layers. After the basic forms are created I use electroforming to strengthen fragile areas and add an organic texture.
Materials: Copper
Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 2"
Barbara Knuth
Seattle, USA
I am intrigued by the tactile. I invariably use my sense of touch to collect information from the world around me. When confronted with an interesting texture I immediately want to reach out and touch it. I entice the viewer to have a similar experience with my work. The objects I create are rich in texture, layers, and surface embellishments. A wide variety of techniques are used including hammering, stitching, soldering, and electroforming. The material I begin working with is a very thin mesh and foil. As I began to experiment and manipulate this thin metal it became reminiscent of cloth. Sewing seemed like a fitting solution for connecting and joining layers. After the basic forms are created I use electroforming to strengthen fragile areas and add an organic texture.