Joy Saville
Les Fleurs de Babylone ©2004
Silk, cotton, linen; machine pieced, constructed; 70 x 50 inches (178 x 127 cm).
Have you ever had your breath taken away by the color of dogwood trees, autumn leaves, or the view of the landscape as you drive over a hill? These are the frozen moments I strive to express in my work. Piecing cotton, linen and silk fabrics in an impressionistic, painterly manner, I use the inherent quality of natural fabrics to absorb or reflect light, producing a constant interplay of light, texture and color.