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(1017) Erica Forsman - Swanflower
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About this artwork
I love the page that was sent to me, it felt like it was just meant to be. I have several books that show the magic world by Karl Blossfeldt. Art and nature are so connected and he manifest this relation beautifully with his photos.
We are in the middle of truly challenging times where we all have to find strength to cope with everything that is happening. We must face this transformation with more love and trust than ever before.
I give you the swan and the power of stitches as a symbol of hope that this transformation will lead to a brighter and more loving world.
I want my artwork to remind us to embrace the love and trust we have in our lives, both to ourselves and to each other. We need to unite and slow down so we can see the details. Because what you see at first glance, is not always what you think it is.
About Erica
As an artist I want to invite you to embrace the imperfect.
The core values that permeate everything I create are; Passion, Sustainability and Imperfection.
Passion; I have a passion for exploring and mixing all kinds of different techniques and at the moment I work a lot with cyanotype and suminagashi together with embroidery. Happiness for me is to lose control over the first part of the process and see where the work is taking me.
Sustainability; We all have to work for a better world and as an artist I belive that it is my job to create with existing resources. The old papper, fabric or photos I use in my work has a story and a soul that I want to transfer to something new.
Imperfection; The japanese philosophy and aesthetics Wabi-sabi is the foundation of my life and my art. Wabi-sabi is a contrast to the ideal of perfection, it is about simplicity and seeing the beauty of the imperfect. For me in my creative process, it’s about being present, valuing mistakes and taking time to appreciate the small moments of success. With my art I want to break the perfect that has been haunting me through life and show you my beauty of the imperfect.
Link to Erica’s Art Aviso profile HERE
Erica was provided with the following page from Newnes’ Pictorial Knowledge Encyclopedia:
Volume 9
On things that interest you and me.
Hidden Beauties in Weeds.
