Mary McFerran
Wrapped rock with pink triangle, 2024
ecodyed canvas and netting, rock, nylon fabric, ecodyed twine 16" h x 12" w x 8" d
I explore themes of memory, loss, preservation and ecology. My gathered flowers, plants, and rust objects are printed on fabric to cover rocks or soft sculptures. Then, I use stitch and twine to bind the cloth and rocks together, perhaps to protect these bits of precious earth.
Mary McFerran
Hanging Bag, 2024
ecodyed polyester, embroidery, stuffed with assorted fabric remnant, rusty hook, wooden sign post base of bag is 36" around
I explore themes of memory, loss, preservation and ecology. My gathered flowers, plants, and rust objects are printed on fabric to cover rocks or soft sculptures. Then, I use stitch and twine to bind the cloth and rocks together, perhaps to protect these bits of precious earth.
Mary McFerran
Turtle, 2024
ecodyed linen, polyester filling rusted wire stand 9" h x 14" w x 20" d
I explore themes of memory, loss, preservation and ecology. My gathered flowers, plants, and rust objects are printed on fabric to cover rocks or soft sculptures. Then, I use stitch and twine to bind the cloth and rocks together, perhaps to protect these bits of precious earth.
