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34870 Hamon Drive
Abbotsford, BC,
Canada, V2S 1H5
Phone 604-854-3401
thorne@telus.net
Artist Statement
For over 30 years I have been intrigued by the
endless possibilities of
exploring and transforming textile materials into fascinating creations,
manifested in the form of garments and wall hangings. Elements
of
texture, embellishment, surface techniques, depth, movement, pattern,
color
and inner visions have defined my path.
Over the years, I have noticed that my work has been moving in cycles
forming one giant series and, upon reflection, I can see that it is
emerging,
in a holistic sense as an expression of my being and life's experiences.
I strive to project the joyful, beauty of the nature that surrounds us,
and
the elements that uplift the human spirit. If I had one goal for my
work, it would be to make someone, just for a moment, forget their
troubles
and feel a sense of delight and happiness.
Lilly has further enhanced her teaching abilities and professional
development by studying with many world renowned teachers and has achieved
certificates from the London Institute of City and Guilds in Art & Design
and
Embroidery and Surface Design. Her award winning work can be found in
private collections in Canada, the U.S. and Europe and in numerous books and
magazines.
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Treasures
from Mother Nature
33.25" x 26.25" - ©
2005 - $1,000.00
Nature has always
fascinated me. In this piece I wanted to try and achieve some of
nature’s textural beauty. The butterfly, tree, pine cone, ferns and
horsetail are textural and all in relief from the flat surface. The
butterfly and horsetail are thread painted on water soluble and then
attached to the surface.
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Grid I
24" x 38" - © 2004 - $1,000.00
I love surface design.
This piece is built up using multiple techniques, a few of them to
include, dyeing, discharge, over dying, stamping, and stenciling. I
then added more texture by appliqué and fraying cut out areas.
Autumnal Transcendence
24.5" x 35.5" -
© 2002 - NFS
Watching the leaves in autumn turn
colors and fall has always been a magical sight for me. Even though
it's the death of a leaf, beauty can be witnessed.
Transfer paints, appliquéd, hand and machine stitching using decorative
threads, beading.
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Japanese Reflections Vest
© 2000 - $750.00
Collage, sashiko by machine, thread painting, decorative thread
stitching.
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