Mandy Greer

It was a gorgeous day outside, and although I have papers to write and books to read, I decided to go for a very long walk, drink way too much coffee and eat a huge frozen yogurt sundae.  I also bought a few second hand books and art magazines including the new edition of Hi Fructose, which I chose specifically for it's article on fibre artist Mandy Greer.  In a recent exhibit at the Bellevue Art Museum outside Seattle, she displayed a new installation called 'Dare Alla Luce', which means to give birth in Italian, or more literally, to give to the light.  It almost looks like a rain forest scene, draped with long hanging knit and beaded ropes, a pearl and diamond moon and black leather pelicans and crows.  I am astounded at the intricacy of her work and the obvious care and dedication that she puts into every meticulous detail. Another installation titled 'A Small but Mighty Wandering Pearl' displays a white stag with pearl encrusted antlers surrounded by crocheted red yarn, thread and beads representing blood.  A blood red chandelier hangs behind the animal's dying body.  I think her work is the kind you would probably have to see to believe and I hope I get a chance to walk through her world some day.  

Check out her website and blog.