A comment on the Daily Art Muse Fan Page led me to Libby and Jim Mijanovich’s lively fabric art. The couple, who have no formal art education, transform discarded vintage clothing by cutting, embellishing and piecing together the fragments of fabric that make up their signature wall panels. While color and depth draw you in to each piece, it is motion and optical illusion that keeps you there. The process is clearly illustrated in this slideshow with dramatic and delightful results.
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Santa’s Tropical Adventure, 55″h x 55″w
each square unit is 26″ x 26″ x 1.5″ and can hang in any orientation either on point or as a square
“Environmental responsibility is intimately woven into the fabric of our art. Working exclusively with recycled vintage clothing, we transform countless fragments of materials into intricate, involved textile wall pieces. Sublime blending of color incorporated with dramatic use of value and elaborate metallic thread embellishment, evokes depth, motion and radiance.”
Flight of Fancy, 94″h x 94″w on point
each square unit is 32″ x 32″ x 1″ and can hang in any orientation either on point or as a square
“Currently we are compelled by the intrigue of repeating and modifying simple geometric designs. Multiple panels interact, one leading to the next, creating conversations which evolve as they are rearranged into different configurations. Each component is stretched and mounted on a frame, allowing multi-panel ensembles to be displayed horizontally or vertically, together or separate, linearly or staggered, square or on point. Expansive designs unfold, creating virtually an unlimited number of possible. dynamic installations.”
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Thanks Susan! It’s always an honor to have someone feature our artwork. Thank you thank you.
This is just really wonderful!
My son is studying Industrial design and we have such rewarding conversations these days about art – he now knows to visit your site to see innovative and interesting works. Thanks so much for going to the effort that you do, to bring us such finds as this one!
I’m flabbergasted. Can’t believe the impact that your feature has had on my web stats and e-newsletter signups. And when I return here I see our work featured on your front page. Oh my! You do a fabulous job for all artists and I for one, thank you!