Emergence: The Pathos of Things

Shin-hee Chin

52H x40W inches

2020

USA

ARTIST STATEMENT

The work celebrates the mysterious profundity of life by exhibiting the transience of things, which is reflected in the art-making process.

I utilized thread as the primary medium on a reclaimed quilt and pieced together many woven fabrics to it. Then, I unraveled thread over the surface, stitched it together randomly, and repeated this process multiple times.

The process of unraveling thread on the quilted top allowed me to execute free and natural movements, expressing the impression of the transient images and fluidity of reality. I constructed the form until I achieved the desired aesthetic.

Received the Unique Use of Materials Award

MATERIALS

Perle cotton thread, linen thread, woven fabric, polyester, cotton, wool, India ink, recycled blanket

TECHNIQUES

Random weaving and stitching on recycled quilt