art 345 Joan Colvin

The artwork presents a layered and textured landscape constructed from fabric fragments. A dominant verticality is established by several elongated panels on the left side, their coloration shifting between pale greens, muted browns, and touches of ochre. These panels appear almost like abstracted tree trunks or perhaps architectural elements, their surfaces densely patterned with floral motifs that are partially obscured by the layering process.
The central portion of the composition depicts a rolling terrain, rendered in a patchwork of fabrics displaying a range of hues – yellows, greens, browns, and hints of purple. The textures here are particularly complex; the fabric’s inherent grain is visible, creating an impression of unevenness and organic growth. A sense of depth is achieved through subtle shifts in color intensity and the overlapping of these textile pieces.
Above this terrain, a sky emerges, its coloration transitioning from a pale turquoise to a soft grey. The application of dye or paint here appears less uniform than on other areas, resulting in a mottled effect that suggests atmospheric diffusion or cloud cover. The overall impression is one of a dreamlike or remembered landscape – a place filtered through the lens of memory and reinterpreted through the artist’s chosen medium.
Subtly embedded within this visual field are suggestions of human presence or intervention. The deliberate arrangement of the fabric, the precise cuts and seams, imply an intentionality that moves beyond mere representation. The floral patterns on the vertical panels could be interpreted as symbols of growth and renewal, while the fragmented nature of the landscape might allude to themes of loss, change, or the passage of time. Ultimately, the work invites contemplation on the relationship between nature, memory, and artistic construction.