Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Nedra's Canyon - Wall Street


While contemplating the theme for this reveal, I came across a photo of Bryce Canyon in Utah called "Wall Street" and was immediately taken in by the colors.  The name intrigued me however, and I started to look more closely at the scene in the photo.  A serpentine "street" wound its way to the bottom of the canyon which was enclosed with steep stone walls lit in several areas with a sunny glow.  The trees in the distance were such a great contrast.  I quickly decided I wanted to try to convey this complex scene in fabric.
I contacted Gene Burch who was the photographer and he quickly gave me permission to use his photo in this challenge.  And what a challenge it was; capturing the colors and the light proved just as difficult  as conveying the perspective.  I used fusing, tulle, machine quilting, fabric paint and pigmacolor pens in my attempt to give the depth and perspective of the photo.  I really would have liked to give it another try.   BUT given that the reveal date is just days before our upcoming move to Georgia, I had to let it go with this first and only attempt.  As I write this, we are packing up our home of almost 20 years and heading to SavannahGeorgia where we plan to spend the winters out of the cold and snow.  
Gene Burch's Wall Street






9 comments:

  1. I need to be the first to say that I'm glad that you didn't have the time for a re-do! I think this is fabulous! Love your interpretation of the photograph.

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  2. I think your interpretation of the subject is great - colors are stunning.

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  3. Just beautiful, Nedra! I am in awe of how well you have taken this photo and interpreted so precisely in fabric! And that you managed to do this while in the midst of a move--most impressive! Savannah is such a lovely place! But I'm sure all your friends in Massachusetts will miss you. Maybe in Georgia you can connect with our new member Lois, who lives in Atlanta!

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  4. It is lovely Nedra! And we will be neighbors, We moved to Atlanta almost 2 years ago. Savannah is just lovely, I am sure you will be so happy there.

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  5. Well Done! You did such a nice job on conveying the movement of the canyon and the colors are gorgeous.

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  6. Nedra...don't go!!! But I suppose you have read Saving Cee Cee Honeycut who moved from New England to Savanah and she loved it!
    I can't wait to hear all about your new home. You did a terrific job of capturing the feel of the photo...and compliments for getting permission and finishing in what are busy times.

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  7. Nedra I too am doubly impressed by your quilt rendering and doing it during a move. I didn't feel I could do any of the canyon photos I chose off the internet any justice so I played it safe with fabric strips. You achieved an awesome outcome. I also relate to the stress of studio uprooting which I am currently experiencing through a remodel/makeover floor to ceiling. Ugh Kudos for your lovely quilt and home relocation.

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  8. Hi Nedra ! What a fabulous rendition of the Wall Street Canyon scene ! You did an incredible job with all the different perspectives; I felt like I was right inside that canyon. And kudos to you for seeking permission to use someone else's most-likely copyrighted image ! Thanks for taking my challenge word into such a beautiful journey through "Wall Street" !

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  9. I love this quilt! It is a wonderful representation in fabric of a photo. Great job!

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