The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists
Silja Puranen
Finland
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World’s Strongest ManSize: 195 x 155cm
Materials: Fabric paint, transfer photograph, soft pastel and stitching on found textile
Date: 2007 -
RoseSize: 217 x 130cm
Material: Fabric paint, transfer photograph, soft pastel and embroidery on found textile
Date: 2007 -
Bearded ladySize: 244 x 169cm
Material: Fabric paint, transfer photograph, soft pastel and stitching on found textile
Date: 2008 -
Knife ThrowerSize: 242 x 255cm
Material: Fabric paint, transfer photograph and soft pastel on found textile
Date: 2008 -
AerialistSize: 240 x 168 cm
Material: Fabric paint, transfer photograph, soft pastel and embroidery on found textile
Date: 2009 -
Tattooed lady 1Size: 228 x 142cm
Material: Fabric paint, transfer photograph and soft pastel on found textile
Date: 2009
Silja Puranen
Digitally manipulated images are printed onto used, worn textiles, which are then embellished with embroidery. The narrative contained within the imagery, the materials and the techniques alludes to identity and memory, and the relationship between the individual and society.
Artist's Statement
