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| my work with Michael at Haystack |
I had the great good fortune to spend 2 weeks studying shibori with Michael at Haystack in Summer of 2014.
Now I am excited to see his work that is part of a textile masters show until Nov. 24th at the Snyderman -Works gallery. It is a beautiful show.
Michael's craftsmanship is flawless but never the point of the works. All the works are evocative and satisfying. His paintings/drawings/collages are made using the visual qualities of the fabrics. Marks are created by stitching, crocheting, knitting. The works are so elegant, but again that is not the point.
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| Michael Olszewski, The Disturbance, Wool felt, silk, linen, metal, hand stitching, appliqué and paint, 29.625" x 29.125" (framed), 2014 |
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| Michael Olszewski, August, Silk, wool, hand-stitched and appliquéd, 23.5" x 20.25" (framed), 2015 |
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| Michael Olszewski, An Attempt, Silk, linen, hand stitching and appliqué, 23.25" x 20.25" (framed), 2013 |
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| Michael Olszewski, Lisbrin, Silk, wool, metal, hand-stitched and appliquéd, 29.625" x 29.125" (framed), 2015 |
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| Michael Olszewski, A Reminder, Silk, wool, leather, cotton, hand-stitched and appliquéd, 23.5" x 20.25" (framed), 2015 |
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| Michael Olszewski, The Return, 12"x 10", Fiber construction in crochet, applique and stitching, cotton, silk, linen, leather and metal, 2008 |
