frances trombly

 
Incredible slight-of-hand work--these balloons are all crocheted!--from Florida-based artist Frances Trombly.

As her website's bio states, "[she] uses trompe-l’oeil effects in her work to recreate mundane objects, making labor-intensive pieces through weaving, embroidery, cross stitch, and crochet. By recreating what is mass-produced she initiates an authority that is missing from the utilitarian original. Her objects exist in an environment where value lives, where value thrives, the gallery or museum. This contrast confronts the viewer, asking questions about labor, value, history, feminism, class, and the American way of life."

Really, really wonderful.  See much more on her site!

Found via Kylie's wonderful blog, 3 Sheets.

xoxox.

Comments

[Sarahjwallis]

That's amazing! They look so real and I love the colours.
Your label story made me laugh-I expect no one noticed!

[Kylie]

She is just so talented, isn't she? Thanks for the link :) K