g. roslie’s contemplative abstract modern textile art - ‘embodiment’

i receive inspiration in many forms whether from a beautiful natural landscape, a poem that confirms or shifts my perspective, a word that resonates deeply or abundant forms of energy that exists in this & other dimensions. wherever the inspiration stems from, this form of textile art is a culmination of many things I love including the process of natural dyeing, textiles, modern/abstract design & art. my aim is to create a sense of peace, calm & contemplative reflection through the work i do both for myself as the maker and you as the viewer.

:embodiment ~ part of a series exploring the feminine archetype, embodiment portrays an empowered, self-actualized woman accepting all parts of herself.

I am too alone in the world, and not alone enough

to make every minute holy.

I am too tiny in this world, and not tiny enough

just to lie before you like a thing,

shrewd and secretive.

I want my own will, and I want simply to be with my will,

as it goes toward action,

and in the silent, sometimes hardly moving times

when something is coming near,

I want to be with those who know secret things

or else alone.

I want to be a mirror for your whole body,

and I never want to be blind, or to be too old

to hold up your heavy and swaying picture.

I want to unfold.

I don’t want to stay folded anywhere,

because where I am folded, there I am a lie.

And I want my grasp of things

true before you. I want to describe myself

like a painting that I looked at

closely for a long time,

like a saying that I finally understood,

like the pitcher I use every day,

like the face of my mother,

like a ship

that took me safely

through the wildest storm of all.

~Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by Robert Bly

17” x 27-1/4”

naturally dyed flax linen, organic cotton muslin, wood frame

each textile art is made from naturally hand dyed flax linens. the backing is a natural organic cotton muslin. simple hardwood hanging frame (use two small nails on each end of the frame to hold up).

note: please keep all naturally dyed textile away from direct exposure to sunlight to prevent premature fading & degrading of fabric.