{"product_id":"fragmentation-and-repair-isbn-9781849946100","title":"Fragmentation and Repair","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the rich creative possibilities of fragmentation and repair in textile art.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragmentation and repair are two of the biggest buzzwords in textile and mixed-media art. In this fascinating book, renowned artist Shelley Rhodes explores both concepts, with a wealth of fresh ideas and practical advice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on her own practice, Shelley explains how she reconstructs and reassembles cloth, paper and other materials to create new pieces, often incorporating found objects and items she has collected over the years to add depth and emotional resonance. From piercing and devoré to patching and darning, techniques include: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFragmentation\u003c\/b\u003e of materials, text and image.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepair\u003c\/b\u003e using \u003cb\u003edarning and patching\u003c\/b\u003e along with pins, tape, adhesive and plaster.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Japanese concepts of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (finding beauty in imperfection) and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emottainai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (using every last scrap).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing\u003cb\u003e salvaged and recycled materials\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003erepurposing\u003c\/b\u003e household items.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethods of distressing and manipulating surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e including weathering, abrasion, burning, piercing, staining and burying.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollage\u003c\/b\u003e, working in a series and \u003cb\u003ecollecting\u003c\/b\u003e fragments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated with Shelley’s own pieces alongside those of other leading artists, this fascinating book is the ideal companion for any textile artist wanting to bring notions of fragility, fragmentation and repair into their own work.‘A wealth of fresh ideas and practical advice ... This fascinating book is perfect for crafters wanting to incorporate the “make do and mend” ethos into their work with ease’ - Sew || \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Shelley is very generous with her ideas, techniques and expertise’ - Book Treads - Alex MessengerShelley Rhodes is a contemporary mixed media artist who combines fabric, paper and stitch with drawing, prints and digital art. Working from her studio on the Cumbria\/Lancashire border she teaches workshops covering all aspects of design, stitch, drawing, sketchbooks and mixed media work. She is a member of the prestigious Textile Study Group and has written for a variety of publications including \u003ci\u003eDrawn to Stitch\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300695101669,"sku":"NP9781849946100","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781849946100.jpg?v=1769561452","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/fragmentation-and-repair-isbn-9781849946100","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}