Catrina Sutter

Fresh morning breeze


made in 3 layers:
a) painted and printed canvas
b) handwoven linen. copper and nylon
c) machine embroidery
the layers are stitched together freely, so airflow can add some movement
the colours are cool and fresh, just like the first autumn breezes the
southerly wind is bringing lately
the combination of different techniques is adding depth and lets details
to be discovered

feather for peace


feather for peace - embroidered free form on canvas

Another Cloak


Another length of woven fabric in cloak form, this time whole strips of
NZ Flax/Harakeke have been died and mixed with silk and linen.

Bracelet made from embroidered leaves


Bracelet made from embroidered leaves - inspired by the colours of the
Pohutukawa Tree that flowers around December along Northlands coasts.
entered in the National Creative Fibre exhibition in April

Sunset cloak


A piece of weaving that could be hung on the wall or worn
the base is a painted silk / linen fabric - the surface is built up
through many layers of woven threads in all sorts of materials

Making of the Sunset Cloak:

 

 
 

 

Vegies


The goat is drinking behind the giant pumpkin in the orange tree
while the silver beats the colors of a happy zucchini

3 impressions from Wellington


3 impressions from Wellington:
city art gallery
school mural
seat in island bay