Mixed Media Textile Art in Three Dimensions [Hardcover]

Fresh ideas and techniques for the rapidly evolving area of three-dimensional textiles.

Leading textile artist Ann Goddard takes three-dimensional textiles to a new level in this practical book. Drawing inspiration from natural landscapes, organic material and a concern for the environment, Ann's work combines textile and non/textile elements with construction. Linen, loose fibres, paper and yarn are complemented by seemingly unlikely materials including concrete, wood, lead and bark. Fragile is juxtaposed with hard, natural with man-made, beauty with imperfection. The techniques range from stitching, wrapping, couching, and knotting to sawing, drilling, and casting. In this book, previously separate art media are combined to create eclectic works; boundaries are crossed, expectations challenged and categorisation rejected.

Mixed Media Textile Art in Three Dimensions takes a linear look at the creative process from themes, research and experimentation through to preparing elements, conveying meaning and constructing three-dimensional forms, encouraging you to broaden your horizons in textile work.

Brimming with beautiful artwork from the author and featuring the work of some inspiring and exciting artists creating three-dimensional constructions.

• Introduction
• Exploring themes
• Conducting research
• Experimenting with materials
• Conveying meaning
• Preparing the elements
• Constructing a three-dimensional form
• Conclusion

‘Ann Goddard takes three-dimensional textiles to a new level... there’s a wealth of interesting new ideas to try’ - StitchAnn Goddard is a renowned textile artist, part of the prestigious 62 Group, and an MA in Fine Art as well as textile qualificl³†