Contemporary Textile Art
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Mirjam’s artistic sensibilities come from a childhood immersed within artistic communities in Holland and France.
These formative experiences have produced an artistic freedom that draws inspiration from anywhere and everywhere, and is evident in her truly unique artwork. Mirjam’s artwork evokes a range of visual, emotional and spiritual connections that seem to connect us and draw us into a deeper state of being. We stop, look in, and immerse ourselves in that field, in that moment. As we do so, the story unfolds, layer by layer, and we are awakened, bit by bit. |
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Certainly in Quilt and Textile Art, Mirjam is not bound by traditional techniques or styles, and loves to play with and bring a fresh perspective to her work. Mirjam calls this “Auditioning” her art. Mirjam is driven by a vision that brings together a variety of expressions and techniques, and when combined, like an orchestra and its instruments, produce a deeply moving experience.
Mirjam is not limited by any particular style or parameters and constantly seeks to connect and transform our being, from her artistic vision to our own individual experience of her art.
In 2012, Mirjam’s unique artwork was selected as part of the “Regeneration” Exhibition to showcase Contemporary Quilt Textiles in Australia. The exhibition was jointly held by the Quilters Guild of NSW and Manly Art Gallery, and was to celebrate amongst many things “the exploration of interdisciplinary practice…with those at the forefront of design practice also seeking collaboration and information sharing across disciplines to enhance their creative endeavours and capacities” (Jennifer Saunders, Curator of “Regeneration”, Manly Art Gallery, 2012
As the Curator, Jennifer Saunders, said in the introduction to the exhibition… “In thinking about the works in ‘Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012’, it is evident that skilled hands, enquiring and thoughtful minds and heartfelt responses to surroundings, situations and inner worlds have together resulted in works which eloquently and vividly speak to us on the theme of regeneration.”
Mirjam is not limited by any particular style or parameters and constantly seeks to connect and transform our being, from her artistic vision to our own individual experience of her art.
In 2012, Mirjam’s unique artwork was selected as part of the “Regeneration” Exhibition to showcase Contemporary Quilt Textiles in Australia. The exhibition was jointly held by the Quilters Guild of NSW and Manly Art Gallery, and was to celebrate amongst many things “the exploration of interdisciplinary practice…with those at the forefront of design practice also seeking collaboration and information sharing across disciplines to enhance their creative endeavours and capacities” (Jennifer Saunders, Curator of “Regeneration”, Manly Art Gallery, 2012
As the Curator, Jennifer Saunders, said in the introduction to the exhibition… “In thinking about the works in ‘Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012’, it is evident that skilled hands, enquiring and thoughtful minds and heartfelt responses to surroundings, situations and inner worlds have together resulted in works which eloquently and vividly speak to us on the theme of regeneration.”
Artwork: En Route
Enroute 2012
Silk, glue transfer, cotton, cotton silk, silk organza, paper on organza and cotton, mono printing, fabric paint and pen transfer
72 x 72cm
Silk, glue transfer, cotton, cotton silk, silk organza, paper on organza and cotton, mono printing, fabric paint and pen transfer
72 x 72cm
This piece is an expression of renewal, and is describing a form of development, passage and change. The flow and movement of the birds allowed the quilt to come into focus (through 3 stages of renewal):
Rest: To re-invest in strength and restoration
Awake: To observe and witness
Flight: En route for rejuvenation and zest for existence
The fabric paint is used to either absorb without aid and control, or rolled onto the fabric. Painting on plastic sheeting and the use of dry or damp cloth to transfer the dye also create different patterns and flow.
Rest: To re-invest in strength and restoration
Awake: To observe and witness
Flight: En route for rejuvenation and zest for existence
The fabric paint is used to either absorb without aid and control, or rolled onto the fabric. Painting on plastic sheeting and the use of dry or damp cloth to transfer the dye also create different patterns and flow.
Many Moons Ago – Many Moons Right Now – Many Moons to Come
Many Moons 120cm x 72cm
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Many Moons 2012
Cotton, silk, cotton silk, fabric paint, paper, glue, old shop tickets, cardboard, oil pastels and prismacolors, mono printing, pen drawing transfer This piece refers to the notion that life has so much to offer no matter at what stage in life you may be. New beginnings or regeneration, when observed carefully, take place every moment of the day.
I used materials rendered useless. The art quilt forms by looking and interacting with the materials I have created. The cloth process is mono-printing with fabric paint, the use of old cardboard and shop tickets printed on cloth to create circles. The figure was printed with oil pastels which I sketched freehand, a process like our former carbon copy, enhanced with prisma colour pencil. |
