Lenka's Way of LaceOffering to the Tree of Life
Posted on December 1, 2015
Offering
Title: Offering to the Tree of Life
Artists: Colin Hamilton and Lenka Suchanek
Material: cedar driftwood frame, bronze and copper lace, serpentine beads
Techniques: hand split cedar with traditional joinery; handmade bobbin lace in metal
Size: 70 x 42 x 10 cm
This artwork was created for West Coast Synergies: fibre + wood + metal
– a collaborative exhibition celebrating the Canadian Year of Craft 2015
ARTISTS’ STATEMENT
Colin and Lenka met this year, because they were both ready to explore new aspects of their craft disciplines: Colin is drawn to making sculptures, which would reveal the natural beauty he perceives in the cedar driftwood. Lenka is seeking to restore connection between lace patterns and nature, which has been all but lost. Although coming from different directions and disciplines, both artisans share a common ground – love and dedication to their craft. They both prefer to express themselves through creative work rather then words, therefore their written statement is simple:
“Inspired by the tree of life, we are looking into the heart of nature’s beauty with the ‘Offering’. Pure and natural, following the grain, following the pattern, to understanding and harmony – a gift for all of us.”
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- Offering to the Tree of Life
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- Detail – branch
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- Detail – vessel, bark and roots
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- Detail – offering
This artwork is in a private collection.
Copyright©2015-16 Lenka Suchanek. All rights reserved.
New School of Lace – WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Winter/Spring 2016
Posted on December 1, 2015
January 17
“Sparkle!” Free form needle lace in wire with crystals. Beginners/Intermediate (Ocean Park, BC)
February 14
“Two Hearts Are more than One” New design on the original theme. Bobbin lace in wire. Intermediate level (Ocean Park, BC)
March 13
“The Chicken or the Egg?” Traditional Easter theme in wire lace. Egg decoration – needle lace in wire for beginners. Chickens – bobbin lace in wire – intermediate level. (Ocean Park, BC)
March 18-19 – Fibres West
“Wire Lace for Beginners” First earrings. Bobbin lace for complete beginners (Surrey, BC)
April 4-6 – Lace Getaway
Workshop or talk – details TBA – Vancouver Island, BC
April 10
“Rite of Spring” Flowers and birds in wire bobbin lace – Beginners/Intermediate level (Ocean Park, BC)
May 7
“Moon Song” Pendant (Ocean Park, BC)
June – details TBA
“Lace Done Well” End of Year Workshop and Exhibition (Ocean Park, BC)
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