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Fragmentation and Repair : for Mixed-media and Textile Artists by Shelley Rhodes is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Fragmentation and Repair : for Mixed-media and Textile Artists about?
**Discover the rich creative possibilities of fragmentation and repair in textile art.** Fragmentation and repair are two of the biggest buzzwords in textile and mixed-media art. In this fascinating book, renowned artist Shelley Rhodes explores both concepts, with a wealth of fresh ideas and practical advice. Drawing on her own practice, Shelley explains how she reconstructs and reassembles cloth, paper and other materials to create new pieces, often incorporating found objects and items she has collected over the years to add depth and emotional resonance. From piercing and devoré to patching and darning, techniques include: * **Fragmentation** of materials, text and image. * **Repair** using **darning and patching** along with pins, tape, adhesive and plaster. * The Japanese concepts of **__wabi-sabi__** (finding beauty in imperfection) and **__mottainai__** (using every last scrap). * Using **salvaged and recycled materials**, and **repurposing** household items. * **Methods of distressing and manipulating surfaces** including weathering, abrasion, burning, piercing, staining and burying. * **Collage**, working in a series and **collecting** fragments. Beautifully illustrated wi
Who reads Fragmentation and Repair : for Mixed-media and Textile Artists?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Shelley Rhodes
- Publisher
- Batsford Ltd
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781849946100
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Crafts & Hobbies, Lifestyle
- Updated
- 2026-03-24