Original Creations
Wall Hangings, Rugs, Cushions
Original Creations
Wall Hangings, Rugs, Cushions
Gallery
ABOUT ME
HI I’M KERRY
I create unique pieces of fibre art with a tufting gun using 100% wool. Every piece I create is unique and one of a kind. Tufting is a process whereby an electric hand-held tool pushes loops of wool through a stretched cloth. It's like painting with wool and the results are just as varied.
My fascination is with historical and contemporary images of iconic women who have made impressions on current and past zeitgeists. I’m curious about what makes these women exceptional and the pieces I create reflect their powerfulness and mythic nature. Working from individual photographs I imagine the women in old oil paintings except now the medium I choose to tell their story in is wool, very colourful vibrant wool; a material that is traditionally associated with women and the domestic sphere. It’s a tactile viewing where not only is the image taken in with the eyes but with the hands as well, as viewers are encouraged to touch the art. The wool becomes part of the narrative as I nudge myself and the viewer to re-imagine, re-invent and re-tell the stories of women.
Animals have been a big part of my life. They’ve been some of my most important teachers and learning how to effectively and compassionately communicate with another species opened my eyes to the inherent intelligence in nature. Capturing an animal’s essence and beauty in my work is what I aim for. I work from photographs that show something true about who that animal is but most especially maintains the living mystery that is within each animal.
Hyper-realism is another genre I attempt to emulate with wool. It’s challenging working with wool to capture the same effects produced by paints but nevertheless the result is quite convincing. The viewer is forced to see what is lost but also what is gained when imitating life in this medium. The work takes everyday domestic items and transforms them into cult-like symbols.
These tufted creations can be made to either hang on a wall or live on the floor. I also turn some of my pieces into large cushions.
ASK ME ABOUT CUSTOM PIECES
Happy to answer any questions you might have about cost, sizing, delivery, and care of your hand-made piece. I‘ll also collaborate with you so you can purchase that special custom one-of-a kind creation made just for you or that special person.
Contact Me
Let me know if you have any questions!
Kerry Houlding (@kerryhoulding)
houlding@outlook.com
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