#waxedlinen

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Waterproof Haori #handmade #diy #raincoat #waxedlinen #waterproof #haori #haorijacket #allsewedbyme

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Mary Giles Sunrise Sentinel  Waxed linen, copper, iron Coiling 

Like many of her peers in fine art basketry, Giles draws inspiration from her travels and her travels and her study of indigenous art. Here, she employed a traditional coiling technique to build the form. Hand-forged copper elements create an overlay of pattern and texture that invite the play of light. Lighter and larger near the base, they become darker, longer and thinner until they culminate at the top with coil-wired sentinel figures. Gile’s sculpture becomes a ritual object that celebrates, protects, and mythologizes the dawn of each day. 

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Mary Giles Men’s Ritual Waxed linen 10 x 12 x 12 inches Sold

Photo credit Bob Hawks

Mary Giles earned her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota. Exploring an interest in textile methods, Giles expanded her knowledge by attending workshops from such notable fiber artists as Ferne Jacobs, Lissa Hunter, Diane Itter, Jane Sauer, and John McQueen. 

Giles found her voice within traditional coiling techniques by focusing on contemporary forms that she often combines with waxed linen and iron or copper ornaments. She reprises themes of communication and intimacy in relationships using the figure as vessel to express her interest in the environment and the human condition. Within the overarching theme of the natural world, Giles’ sources of inspiration tend to vary between textures, light, shadow, and organic forms. 

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Made this in the shop yesterday 👍🏼 Just in time for the stormy weather 🔥 Watch me make this on YouTube! Link in bio! #rightonwithjoncrane ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #satchel #waxedlinen #homedecor #thewoodgaiter #consew206rb #logcarrier #waxedcanvas #overland #wander #campinglife #woodgaiter #linen #campfirewood #bushcraft #leatherwork #gathering #handmade #firewood #overlandgear #campgear #woodcarrier #fabricwax #harvestbag #packandprotectyourwood #foraging #camping #waterproof #highroadadventuregear #leathercanvas (at Bainbridge Island, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSleJAAhcE/?igshid=1r0j3pt2gl19a

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@orchidclubus #texasorchids in #embroidery, on #waxedlinen (at Anne's Embroidery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VG-CjFkbN/?igshid=15yk17zbtck32