I’m moving the collage theme into applique territory. Something usually done with cloth but I like the brittle quality of paper and how it behaves when stitched. It’s is also more stiff and rigid, making stitching pieces together more quick.
I’ve also attempted to give these abstract images a bit of meaning by naming them. I think it can guide the viewer to look at it beyond random looking shapes.
Some of the paper used came from mucking about with my kids. The quality of mark making is nicely fluid and ad hoc.
Alice Bouttell 