Chicago artist Frank Connet is fascinated by the Japanese dye-resist technique of Mokume Shibori. His beautiful indigo works take a modern approach to ancient tradition. Connet says, “Unexpected things happen in the dye bath. A piece of fabric may stand out, for example, something that resonates with a particular emotion or a particular feeling. It’s an organic process that happens automatically, working day to day.” We particularly enjoy Connet’s commitment to Japanese tradition and beautiful blue and white creations.
Textiles by Frank Connet from Left to Right:
Maramec, 2011, Indigo and walnut dyes on wool using shibori sewn resist. Mounted on stretcher. 83″X 44″
Maramec ll, 2011, Indigo and walnut dyes on wool using shibori sewn resist. Mounted on stretcher, 83″ X 44″
Maramec lll, 2011, Indigo and walnut dyes on wool using shibori sewn resist. Mounted on stretcher,83″ X 44″
Image Courtesy of Woodland Quilter.
Images from the artist’s Solo Exhibition, Process & Revelation: The Textiles of Frank Connet at the Muskegon Museum of Art in Chicago, 2012.
Images Courtesy of Frank Connet.
Textile detail of Connet’s work.
Image Courtesy of Woodland Quilter.
Artist’s Inspiration: Shibori – an ancient Japanese textile tie-dying technique most often used with an Indigo dye on silk, hemp and cotton. The earliest known example of this technique being used dates back to the 8th Century in Japan.
Images Courtesy of World Shibori Network.