Featured Artist: Elizabeth Fram

From April 14th, to June 2nd, we present "Refuse/Re-seen" during which we'll focus on individual artists here on our blog.  Today, we're pleased to introduce to you:  Elizabeth W. Fram

Cup of Enchantment 9.5 x 11" 2012

Having grown up in a family for whom no object was immune from serving an additional life beyond its intended use, the alchemy of transforming something discarded and mundane into a new-found interpretation of artistic interest seems natural. My work is generally created at close range, in concentrated marks rather than broadstrokes. I am perpetually aware of the ever-present dichotomy between the image as a complete entity and its component elements. In that light, I often find portions of an object appealing, unrelated to its whole, which generates the desire to emphasize those features as strengths.

Milk and Honey, 11"x10"     2012

 The primary material in these pieces is synthetic packaging used for bulk loose tea. It’s surface is both matte and reflective, wrinkled and smooth, with the printed shapes of characters from several languages. I love the strong graphic details and surface qualities of this non-woven substance and am intrigued by the tension that is created between it and the more organic nature of my hand-dyed, resisted silk and my handstitched marks. The lingering scent of the tea was an unexpected boon to the process.

Gently Steaming, 10 x 10" 2012

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