Today I'd like to introduce a fabric artist whose work I admire and deserves a wider audience. The artist is Stephanie Metz. Stephanie uses the technique of needle felting to sculpt small but beautifully formed organisms that blur the lines between whimsy and science, reality and fantasy. Stephanie's meticulously needle sculpted hold up a mirror to human arrogance, and the human need to tame nature. A cute teddy bear is given a darker side with sharp toothed skull. A plucked, headless chicken walks on slender sexy legs. Look at the images and decide for yourself. Any thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.
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| Atavist Felted wool 5" H x 7" W x 3" D (framed) 2007 |
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| Amorphozoa #7 Felted wool, Porcupine Quills 10.25" x 7.25" x 4.5" 2009 |
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| Chicken Legs Felted wool, wood 17"H x 12"W x 15"D 2004 |
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| Amorphozoa #8 Felted wool, hair 6.25" x 6.25" x 7.75" 2009 |
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| Lapdog Felted wool, taxidermy plastic eyes 5.5 "H x 4"W x 9.5"D 2005 |
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| Training Bra Hair, found clothing, 18" x 15" x 2" 2009 |
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