Gail Rutter
Fiber and Mixed-Media Artist

Series #15:  "TextTILES"
    

The main focus of the works in this series is adaptability to different interior environments.  Each piece is composed of a set of modules that is conceptually and compositionally complete with a balance of color, line, texture, and movement.  The works are intended, though, to be arranged in any desired configuration.

The series evolves in groups of works with a common theme.  Titles and imagery correspond with that theme.  Each work is of the same technical process.  Hand-woven, highly textured fabric becomes the "canvas" on which the imagery is painted with acrylic.  The paintings are cut into various size "tiles" which have a framed, rigid backing and finished edging.  The works are easy to install with small nails on which the frame rests.  Each piece is versatile and "participatory" involving the recipient in the final design.

15.17_Daggers.JPG (72589 bytes)

"Directions"
4' X 4'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

    

 

15.01, Adrift.JPG (49165 bytes) 15.04, Thoughts.jpg (629580 bytes) 15.02, Aloof.jpg (637247 bytes)

"Adrift"
3' X 3'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"Thoughts"
4' X 6'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"Aloof"
3' X 3'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

15.15C, Rodman's Quilt.JPG (84311 bytes)

15.00_Why_Do_I_This.jpg (199452 bytes)

15.11, Fractured Waves.JPG (53783 bytes)

   "Rodman's Quilt"
   5' X 5'
     Acrylic on hand   woven canvas

 

"Why Do I This"
4' X 6'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"Fractured Waves"
4.5' X 11'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

15.19a_Checkered_Past.jpg (81333 bytes) 15.08, Dreams.JPG (71538 bytes)

15.18b_Black__and_Blue.JPG (82068 bytes)

"Checkered Past"
4.5' X 7.5'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"Dreams"
5' X 8'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"Black and Blue"
5' X 5'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

15.13_Blowin_in_the_Wind_I.JPG (77439 bytes)    15.16_Blowin_in_the_Wind_II.JPG (98223 bytes)

"Blowin' In The Wind I"
4' X 8'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"Blowin' In The Wind II"
5.5' X 8'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

"The Truth Lies Somewhere Inbetween"
4' X 8'
Acrylic on hand woven canvas

 

 

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