One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art. (Wilde)Mixed media 12x12.
Copyright of Ingrid Mida 2009 (SOLD)
The truly fashionable are beyond fashion. (Beaton)Mixed Media 12x12
copyright of Ingrid Mida, 2009
Carelessness in dressing is moral suicide. (Balzac)Mixed Media 12x12
Copyright of Ingrid Mida, 2009 (SOLD)
In an effort to make something more than just three pretty pictures for the Square Foot Show at AWOL Gallery, I incorporated a witty quote about fashionable dress into my fashion plates. I had no idea that embroidering letters would be so time-consuming and so painstaking. (I ripped out stitches over and over and I still was not able to achieve the level of perfection that I had hoped for.) Nevertheless, I am pleased with the result as the quotes add a level of intellectual whimsy to the work. What do you think?
Square Foot Show at AWOL Gallery
101A Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Saturday, August 15 - September 6, 2009
416-535-5637
11 comments:
I think that's fabulous! I love that it's so witty- perfect! All those quotes brought a smile to my face...and that's what it's all about. I can see these making fantastic gifts cause they somehow becime that much more personal when given to the person who suits the personality! Great stuff:)
Beautiful work :)
They are pretty and witty!!
I think they are really beautiful! The little embroidered quotes just add a final enchanting touch. :)
Oh, Ingrid, I absolutely LOVE these...how cute, great...just like wow! Really! I really love them...The quotes make them ultra special! I can see you did very well in the show!
Thanks for sending me the e-mail too :) I don't leave until the 14th but I'm busy getting ready to go. I will have a fabulous trip!
Have a fabulous end of summer, Ingrid!
xox
Kelly
Oh, I'm with Wilde on that one! They work really well Ingrid, wit is wonderful.
x Alisa
I love your plates, especially the carelessness in dress ;)
Good job on the letters in embroidery!
I think they're absolutely beautiful! Nice composition, I might add - I can't imagine the work that went into creating these :)
Great blog! I just found it by accident and will be a devoted reader I think! Hope you'll come check us out at Worn Through too!
I really like your embroidered quotes. Unexpected. They draw you in.
Catherine
Hi Ingrid: I think these are stunning. I like the added dimension of the embroidered phrases very much. Lovely!
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