g. roslie’s natural dyed textile 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 for the viewer. these are interpretations of moments captured in deep observation of life as well as imagery sensed from poems and other inspired writings utilizing the colors of nature and other natural materials.

seven seas

25 h x 19 w (stretched on canvas, framed)

natural dyed & earth mineral painted linens, cut & sewn

Song for the Salmon

For too many days now I have not written of the sea,

nor the rivers, nor the shifting currents

we find between the islands.

For too many nights now I have not imagined the salmon

threading the dark streams of reflected stars,

nor have I dreamt of his longing

nor the lithe swing of his tail toward dawn.

I have not given myself to the depth to which he goes,

to the cargoes of crystal water, cold with salt,

nor the enormous plains of ocean swaying beneath the moon.

I have not felt the lifted arms of the ocean

opening its white hands on the seashore,

nor the salted wind, whole and healthy

filling the chest with living air.

I have not heard those waves

fallen out of heaven onto earth,

nor the tumult of sound and the satisfaction

of a thousand miles of ocean

giving up its strength on the sand.

But now I have spoken of that great sea,

the ocean of longing shifts through me,

the blessed inner star of navigation

moves in the dark sky above

and I am ready like the young salmon

to leave his river, blessed with hunger

for a great journey on the drawing tide.

~ David Whyte

g’s textile art are made from naturally hand dyed and/or painted flax linen and/or organic cotton.

note: please keep all naturally dyed textile away from direct exposure to sunlight or harsh artificial light as well as excessive moisture or dry air/heat to prevent premature fading & degrading of fabric.

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