Friday, September 30, 2011

Casa Mila Entryway - Chris

I am fascinated by the works of Antoni Gaudi.  His use of heavy structural elements against such delicate details intrigues me.  When I started this challenge I had planned to create a project that focused on the colorful and delicate attributes of his buildings and the Park Guell.  But my eyes kept drifting back to the structure, the incredible metalwork and columns supporting the viaducts of the Park Guell.  I found my inspiration from a picture of the entrance doorway to Casa Mila (La Pedrera) taken at night.  There was a warm glow of light coming from the building.

I created this piece on white cotton fabric using black Pigma markers, colored pencils and Jacquard Lumiere metallic gold paint. The quilting was done with Superior Threads black "Glitter", a holographic thread, and YLI invisible clear thread.

9 comments:

mamiblues (Fina) said...

Que maravilla de cosas has realizado sobre mi querida Barcelona.
Es un placer verlas.
Muchas gracias.
Kisses.

Lynn said...

Chris, your work, as always, is stunning. I wish I could see this in person, to see it sparkle with glitter and to feel the rich texture I can see here. A wonderful outcome from your vision of light and structure.

Sue said...

As always Chris I love your work. This piece glows.

Kathryn said...

Wonderful! The detail, the texture, the quilting, and the organic shapes. Just fabulous!

Marloes said...

This structure is magnificent! Great technique as well! Did you ever visit Barcelona?

Chris Daly said...

I have not visited Barcelona. It is high on my list of places to visit. I am obsessed with Gaudi's work. I think the man was a genius. I was very glad to have this challenge and explore the city in depth.

Mamiblues, Thanks for your lovely comment. Your city is a marvel.

Karen S said...

This is gorgeous! I love the flowing quality and its warmth.

Robyn said...

Like this a lot.Its like looking through a telephoto lens, now I want to see the expanded view as well.The gold with black is very eye catching.

Marian said...

Just love the beauty of this piece and would love to see it and experience the texture and colour.