Monochromatic library lions – 2021.02.26

The next exhibition by the Fibre Art Network is titled “Chromatopia”. The exhibition will include 50 monochromatic artworks, each 12″ x 12″. They will be displayed so that they progress through the color spectrum.

Each artist has been assigned two colour hues, to create two monochromatic artworks, one in each assigned colour. Each artist will determine their own theme for their two pieces.

Here are the 2 colour cards I received.

Fortunately, I have a fairly large collection of fabrics, and found all of these fabrics in my stash.

My next decision was the subject matter for my pieces. Thinking about monochromatic with a variety of values inspired me to find an architectural or sculptural subject. While reviewing my photo collection, I came across 2 photos I look in 2019 of the NYC Library lions. They certainly fit the concept of sculptural. It was a bright summer day in NYC, so my photos have lots of dramatic sunshine and shadows.

I used a variety of photo editing apps to simplify my photos. Then I drew lines on the photo to separate the values. Then I traced the shapes on fusible web (Steam-a-Seam Lite) and cut out my fabrics. I cut the base layer of the lion from the lightest fabric. Then I gradually added the medium-light, medium, medium-dark and dark fabrics.

I actually started working on the orange lion a few months ago, then set it aside while I worked on more pressing projects. I recently picked it up again where I left off.

Here are some progress photos. I think the orange makes it look a bit more like a tiger than a lion. I hope that when it is displayed together with the blue one, they will read as lions.

I still have to select a background fabric and do some quilting and finishing. But first I’m going to start constructing the blue lion. I have about a month to complete them both, as photos and artist statements for both of them are due on March 31.

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Thanks for stopping by.  I will be linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.

• Nina-Marie’s Off the Wall Friday
• Can I get a Whoop Whoop? by Confessions of a Fabric Addict
• Love Laugh Quilt Monday Making
• Quilt Fabrication Midweek Makers
• WIP Wednesday @ The Needle & Thread Network