Saturday, July 15, 2017

Interstitial Space - Sara's Space challenge

Space was a wonderful theme as there are so many ways to approach it. My first thought was outer space. I then thought about space as an element of art and thought I would create a composition based on negative space. As always, I spent way too much time only working on the project in my head. Just before I started to actually start working with fabric I remembered Interstital Space - the spaces between cells. My histology and fine structure books are filled with wonderful images for inspiration Unfortunately those books have found new addresses in my house after being organized and I have yet to remember where that is. I turned to the internet for more inspiration and discovered that the term interstitial space is used in both cell biology and architecture. I therefore had to make two quilts

This first quilt depicts a stylized view of cells near a capillary - the space between the cells is probably greater than reality. The quilt is put together using raw edge fusible interfacing. I couched copper colored yarn around the outside of my cells to set them apart and to emulate a simplified cell membrane. The purple fabric in both qults was a small piece of hand-dyed fabric that I screen printed on.

This second quilt is pieced and represents interstitial space in architecture - the spaces between floors in a building that allow room for conduits and pipes 

5 comments:

  1. Sara, These were not even on my radar for space. I love how you were able to share both of them with us. The purple screen printed fabric adds the right amount of interest with your solid fabrics.

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  2. Fascinating, Sara! Which of the two do you consider your "main" quilt? I agree with Judy that the purple screen print adds much to both quilts!

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  3. This old biology teacher loves the life science rendition! And your thought for space certainly never appeared on my radar. Great job!

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  4. Both quilts are clever interpretations of the theme. Never knew interstitial space was an architectural term. The cells are really cool. As a laboratory scientist I've often thought of making a cellular quilt. You did well!!

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  5. How very creative. I love the way everybody interprets these theme words. Two uses of interstitial space is fabulous! Great job , Sara

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