{"id":22,"date":"2008-06-24T20:39:52","date_gmt":"2008-06-24T19:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.practicalstudygroup.co.uk\/gallery\/creativedialogues\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2008-06-24T20:39:52","modified_gmt":"2008-06-24T19:39:52","slug":"gavin-fry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textilestudygroup.co.uk\/creativedialoguesexhibition\/creative-dialogues\/gavin-fry\/","title":{"rendered":"Gavin Fry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Puzzle and the Jigsaw<\/a><\/h3>\n

We believe that every work begins as a puzzle and each element contributes to the jigsaw that makes a “picture” whole. The interaction between us enabled us to complete the puzzle pictures that we have made. The theme gave us the scope to tackle technical\/visual challenges and the opportunity to explore how the finished form and the elements “fit” or not.<\/p>\n

Jo Lamb: Artist’s Statement<\/h3>\n

\"Jo<\/a><\/p>\n

I keep trying to learn how to use watercolour fluidly (usually I might as well be using gouache) so I went to a class where we were invited to make a number of rectangles to be treated with different techniques. For homework, we were told to finish the page “like a patchwork quilt”. It was then I had a disaster with the water pot! During the next three lessons, while the rest of the class conformed to the tutor’s requests, I covered my page with a strong design.<\/p>\n

\"watercolour<\/a><\/p>\n

When Gavin asked me to partner him in a Creative Dialogue I thought this would give me the opportunity to sew my design. Although we have worked together before we have never worked separately on a single concept. We have written, telephoned and met to discuss our progress, swapping fabrics and threads. We have supported each other in times of doubt.<\/p>\n

I am a very basic stitcher, I do not go for new techniques or perfection. I use several very simple stitches to realise my ideas but I am happy to dye, paint or colour fabric and thread. I like the contrast of matt and shiny and strive to bring balance to my compositions.<\/p>\n

\"work<\/a><\/p>\n

I am always excited when making work and I hope to learn something each time.<\/p>\n

Gavin Fry: Artist’s Statement<\/h3>\n

\"Gavin<\/a>
\nThis idea began as a puzzle of my emotions.<\/p>\n

\"honey<\/a><\/p>\n

A flying figure shaped like a cage full of honey emerged and he began to move happily through the skies.<\/p>\n

The title “I Know Where I’m Going” refers to the evolution of the work and to a film that’s special to me.<\/p>\n

\"'I<\/a><\/p>\n

My dialogue with Jo proved, as ever, to be a terrific springboard and a supportive source of creative fuel.<\/p>\n

I hope that the result is jubilant and ambiguous but does represent the meeting of like minds.<\/p>\n

previous – Jan Evans<\/a> : : : top<\/a> : : : next – Kay Greenlees<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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