The Art and Embroidery of Jane Hall
Reflections of Nature
by Jane Hall
First and foremost, this is NOT a book of projects but a look at one artist’s unique depictions of nature. It is
the sort of thing coffee tables were made for, and guaranteed to look impressive and bring joy to owner and guests
alike. For all textile artists this is a book of inspiration, and shows what can be done with natural materials and
fabric, wire, thread and more.
In true Search Press style this is one handsome book, lavishly illustrated with suitably large photographs of the
work. Read about how the artist works, her inspirations and the organization of her studio. There are photos of
everything, including the studio and work in situ, plenty of shots of nature in all her glory as well as raw
materials such as baskets of silk, antique sewing tools, boxes overflowing with inspirational items and
sketchbooks. Leafing through, one feels that if Plato’s Symposium was the ideal for academic study, then Ms.
Hall’s studio is surely the way all textile artists would work if they could. Personally, I find a book that
shows how somebody working on a budget with only a cupboard and a kitchen table can still produce good results
more inspiring but this is not a how-to book. It does show wonderfully how one person’s limitless imagination can
produce a very personal and attractive view of nature, and reading about how other people work is always
fascinating. |
The Book |
Search Press |
December 2006 |
Hardback |
ISBN-10: 1844480380
ISBN-13: 9781844480388 |
Nonfiction/Craft |
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The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2007 |
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