"Unsquared" - pieced fabric, chrocheted yarn - copyright Timothy J Arand-McIlrath
Timothy J Arand-McIlrath's Mixed Media fiber art will be
featured in the Garden Cafe at Sioux Center Health, Sioux Center Iowa
for the months of April, May, and June.
"Entwined I & II" - acrylic paint, crocheted yarn - copyright Timothy J Arand-McIlrath
In
the two dimensional pieces, the backgrounds are painted with acrylic
paint, surface designed fabrics, and recently recycled fabrics from
garments, sometimes embellished with found objects. The foregrounds have
crocheted webs introduced onto the compositions. Color,
texture, repetition, and pattern have always been strong elements in
the work. The compositions are based on my observations of the world
around us.
(Gallery installation) - copyright Timothy J Arand-McIlrath
Folk
art has long been an area of interest for me, as a source of
inspiration. I have researched and collected folk art in all my
travels.I have spent extended visits to Mexico and in particular to the
Oaxaca area. The color, texture and freedom of expression have always
fascinated me.
I
have been "accused" of having too much fun creating my art. Not
possible in my world. Having fun is one of the prime motivators in my
work. I love having viewers smile. I smile a lot while I am working on
my art.
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