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Ice Prisms of Spring 28 x 25
This hanging was inspired by photographs taken as the changing ice-scape unfolded on the lake in front of our house. Medium/ Technique: Curved paper piecing, cotton, tulle, lamé, yarn, beads; thread painting with metallics and rayon. Awards: Judges Choice Award, National Juried Show, 2002Edmonton Art Gallery Honourable Mention, The Grand National, 2003, Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery Invitational Show: Canadian Quilters’ Association, Quilt Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2004 © Nancy Bergman 2004 |
Artist's
Statement:
The break-up of lake ice is the last act of winter and
the prelude to spring. The forces of sun, wind, rain and fluctuating
temperatures work on the ice changing shape, colour and texture from chunky
white floes to glistening ice; from black ice and open water to sparkling
prisms.