Coleen Davidson
Murmuration, 2025-2026
hand painted steam set silk, organza silk, machine embroidery variable - 168 " l x 52-60 " h x 0.8 " w
It is quite a sight to behold from late July to mid-September on the upper Bay of Fundy in NS. A massive migration of over 2 million shorebirds mostly semipalmated Sandpipers to stop to feed on the mudflats preparing for their 3 day non-stop flight to South America.
Coleen Davidson
Detail Dory Ghost Boat, 2025-2026
wood, linen, hand painted steam set silk, machine embroidery, hand embroidery full boat 84 " l x 4-19" w x 8.5 " h
a detailed view of the stern
Coleen Davidson
Dory Ghost Boat, 2025-2026
Wooden frame, linen, silk, embroidery floss variable 84' l x 4"-19" w x 8.5 " h
A Dory is a traditional small shallow draft boat with high sides, a flat bottom and sharp bows used for centuries for coastal and inshore fishing. Lightweight and stable in heavy seas. This is made to scale.
Coleen Davidson
Splash, 2026
silk, machine embroidery, silver jewelry wire, chalcedony gemstones variable 12 " h x 10 " deep
This vessel is made from silk remants using machine embroidery and water soluable H2O begone. It evokes the waves splashing against the rocks at the beach.
Coleen Davidson
Swimmers, 2025, 2026
100 % silk, hand painted, steam set, machine embroidery variable 252 " l x 72" h x 4 " deep
This experience is not simply about physical movement; it is about the emotional release that occurs when surrounded by nature's waters. The act of swimming, wherever it takes place, speaks to the profound joy and freedom that comes from connecting with the natural world.
Coleen Davidson
Wave, 2025
Silk, hand painted steam set dye, machine embroidery variable 84-90" h x 80 " wide x 3.5 " deep
Wave draws attention to the vulnerable nature and inherent beauty of Nova Scotia’s marine and coastal environment and a celebration and a reminder of the fragile habitats unique to this region. My intent is to evoke a memory or feeling of water, movement, light, a suspended moment in time.
Coleen Davidson
Between the Tide – detail, 2025
100 % hand painted steam set silk (organza, habotai, silk satin) silver leaf, machine embroidery 7 panels variable sizes approx 30" w x 64" h (76 cm x 162 cm)
Between the Tide - detail view. The 3 dimensional soft sculture invites the viwer to immerse themselves in the intricate details of a tidal pool.
Coleen Davidson
Between the Tide, 2025
100% hand painted and steam set silk (organza, habotai, silk satin) silver leaf, machine embroidery 7 panels of variable sizes each approx 30" w x 64 " h (76cm w x 162 cm h)
Between the Tide seeks to capture the evocative moment of pause that occurs when the tide stands still - in between retreating and returning. In that fleeting interval the shoreline and tide ppols reveal what is left behind: a delicate microcosm teeming with treasures and biodiversity.
Coleen Davidson
Holding Space, 2025
handpainted silk, silver leaf, embroidery floss, machine embroidery 4" h x 3.5" w x 3.5" h (10.1 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
Central to my approach is the reuse of fabric waste and leftover thread from larger silk pieces I make to create 3 dimensional tactile silk sculptures.
