Through
the process of hand-stitching concentric circles, I can tap into an
ancient practice of meditation while keeping seemingly mundane
objects out of landfills. This appeals to my environmental concerns
and give new life to otherwise ordinary things.
Mandala CLXXXI
Susan Lenz
Mandala CLXXXI. 2024, Custom framed: 32″ x 32″. Found objects
hand-stitched to the back of an antique quilt. Found objects include: A
copper pastry mold; poker chips; small lamp prisms; keys; wooden honey
tasters; vintage, cardboard yogurt lids; clear plastic Christmas tree
light additions; brass bamboo knives and iced tea spoons; four, antique
key-hole covers; laminated Tampa Nugget cigar bands; copper-colored
coffee pods; purple plastic lids; large screw eyes; clear, plastic comb
clips; bread closure tabs; Delta faucet covers; pink, permanent hair
curlers; a set of eight, vintage, pastel colored, aluminum beverage
coasters; and assorted buttons.
$900.00
2D Medium: Textile
Dimensions: 32 l x 31.8 w x 1.9 h
Weight:
5 pounds
