Remaining Behind After Humans Have Gone

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Artist: Leisa Rich

Title: Remaining Behind After Humans Have Gone

Attribution: Remaining Behind After Humans Have Gone, 2024, Leisa Rich

Year: 2024

Materials: Repurposed and recycled fabrics and clothing, thread, dyes

Dimensions: 36" X 48" X 2"

Image Statement: Nature will subsume everything we leave behind, should we become extinct. In this gorgeous garden, nature has run amok, and tenacious grackles have taken over. They are hidden amongst the flowers and fauna, awaiting their next opportunity for adventure. I have layered silks and cottons, new and recycled fabrics, and free motion embroidered over the surface, creating depth and texture. The grackles are done by free motion embroidery - "painting with thread" - using a common sewing machine. They sit slightly off the canvas, and create a stunning, intriguing embellishment. Viewers will come closer and they will reveal themselves! I also hand painted, using dyes, to increase the depth and color.