When we were on Heron Island recently I became a bit besotted with rope and knots. You know how you begin to think about something and then begin to see it everywhere? It was like that with the ropes - gradually my eyes became adjusted to them, and suddenly I saw them everywhere!
Being a maritime location and all, there are lots of ropes around - mostly for tying up boats - and I guess for other purposes as well.
There is something lovely about the way a rope lies; and the knots that folk make with them.
Ropes on the wharf...
Ropes on concrete…
Ropes on posts…
Back to the wharf...
And such a lovely drape...
I'm not sure how they might influence my work or inspire my work; but I just like the look of them!
Being a maritime location and all, there are lots of ropes around - mostly for tying up boats - and I guess for other purposes as well.
There is something lovely about the way a rope lies; and the knots that folk make with them.
Ropes on the wharf...
And such a lovely drape...
I'm not sure how they might influence my work or inspire my work; but I just like the look of them!
Gorgeous. I love these shot. I have a rope knot door stop that weighs a ton. I'm sure every rope maker has little signature turns to the old patterns.
ReplyDeleteYour door stop sounds great Annie! I like knots and ropes...
DeleteWhen I saw these lovely photos I thought you might be interested in the work of Heather Pickwell: http://www.heatherpickwellartist.co.uk/gallery_483134.html and this article: http://www.textileartist.org/heather-pickwell-rope-sculpture/
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Olga! She really gets ropes doesn't she? I love the cells...
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