I regret to say that this is a report on an exhibition that has since closed. The wonderful (and local-to-me) Isobel McGarry exhibited during winter at Gallery M in Marion. Isobel is a dyer who uses eco-prints in her works.
However, the thing that strikes me as really central to her work is her embroidery. She uses an extraordinary number of tiny stitches. She often embroiders on silk, and her work shows a fascination with Japanese textile traditions and culture. I loved the combination of these gorgeous works with Japanese poetry.
As always in these techniques, the splendour of lovely details is part of the pleasure.
Every little detail has been attended to and embellished.
Isobel’s longing for peace seems to me to be accompanied by meditations on all that war has caused us to lose… and so the themes of fallen leaves and of the crucifix evident in so many cemeteries in this part of the world are persistent.
A small posse of us who are admirers of Isobel’s work were privileged to go and admire the exhibit together one winter’s weekend, and it was good to spend time appreciating all that detail.
I am sorry that you can’t go and see this lovely exhibit… but here is our departing view…
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I managed to see this wonderful exhibition, so inspiring.
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I am so glad you were able to appreciate it up close, Penny!
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Looks absolutely wonderful. Thanks for the close up detail shots.
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You’re welcome, Leonie. Isobel’s work is just so beautiful….
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Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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I just love Isabel’s works…
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Inspirational work here.
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Isn’t it extraordinary, Celia?
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Absolutely beautiful. Real meditative works and somehow spiritual.
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Thanks so much!
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